New Celeron D Core gets a Speed Boost 173
qtothemax writes "The new Celeron core was released on the 25th. The processor, using Intel's new model number naming convention, looks to be quite a bit faster than the old core. The new core is based on the 90nm Prescott, which offers respectable performance, compared to the very slow Northwood based Celeron. It features a 256kB L2 cache, and a 533mhz FSB. Looks like Prescott's longer pipeline is more then offset by the better branch prediction and most importantly the doubled cache when it comes to the smaller cached Celeron. This Celeron may be able to compete with AMD's offerings based on more then name brand alone. Reviews and benchmarks are at Anandtech. I couldn't find any other good reviews, as budget chips rarely generate much excitement."
In Other News... (Score:5, Funny)
They're calling it the Duron-Duron.
Re:In Other News... (Score:5, Funny)
Rather typical of punchlines, wouldn't you say?
Also released: (Score:3, Funny)
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Re:Submitter is Intel fanboy? (Score:5, Funny)
That "Intel Inside" sticker on the case is worth $62... I hear it adds 50 gigahorses of torque to the hard drive.
Re:In Other News... (Score:2, Funny)
Speed Bump, er B oost. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Submitter is Intel fanboy? (Score:4, Funny)
Well, Intel has been making x86 CPUs since 1978, but AMD didn't start making them until 1979. Obviously, AMD has had less time to iron out any stability problems with their products.
Re:What's The Point? (Score:4, Funny)
-Jesse