Intel Announces Pentium 4 Stepping Changes

Winga

Intel has notified its OEM customers of stepping changes as well as the imminent release of their Pentium 805D processor.

The stepping change is from B-1 to C-1 with the new C-1 stepping supporting power management features such as a better HALT state, EIST and Thermal Monitor II.

Meanwhile, we understand that the Pentium 805 D for Different will reach the marketplace on the 12th of February. This is a 2.66GHz "performance desktop" processor with a clock speed of 2.66GHz, and 2X1MB cache. And while it has a list price of $225, there will be rather extraordinary back end rebates for distributors of $75 or so, meaning that the net price will only be around $150 for so.

Source: The Inquirer

Omega65

It looks like the >$200 805 will be an Overclockers special
It should do 2.66ghz 10x 533mhz => 4.00ghz 10x 800mhz rather easily

That Price/perfromance will pull OCers back into the Intel camp.....

Unknown

yeh, i have to admit, that doesnt look like a bad processor.

muddocktor

Omega, I don't think it's going to be an overclocker's dream myself. First of all, it's based on the Smithfield 90nm core, not the new 65nm core. So getting to 4.0 will be a chore, with at least watercooling required to carry away the massive heat output of it. Secondly, how did you arrive at a 10 multiplier? Can you downwardly adjust the multi on the Pentium D processors? By my figuring, the proc should have a 20 multi set, since it's a 133 fsb part (quad pumped). Unless you can adjust the multi down, you will never be able to make it a 200 fsb speed.

Omega65

muddocktor wrote:

Omega, I don't think it's going to be an overclocker's dream myself. First of all, it's based on the Smithfield 90nm core, not the new 65nm core. So getting to 4.0 will be a chore, with at least watercooling required to carry away the massive heat output of it. Secondly, how did you arrive at a 10 multiplier? Can you downwardly adjust the multi on the Pentium D processors? By my figuring, the proc should have a 20 multi set, since it's a 133 fsb part (quad pumped). Unless you can adjust the multi down, you will never be able to make it a 200 fsb speed.

My Bad on the math, but the ratio still Holds
20x 133.3mhz (DDR266) = 2666mhz
20x 200.0mhz (DDR400) = 4000mhz

It's still an easy OC and no Overclocking of Ram or Mobo needed. You might not make all the way to 4.0ghz but you'll get close. This the Dual-Core version of the Northwood 2.4C

Jengo

Wow, that Processor looks very nice, VERY nice, and at that price, i think its going to pull a few people back to Intel.

Im almost tempted to start a new rig with that kind of setup

lemonlime

Interesting..

Should be a great choice for folders too

muddocktor

200 X 20 might still equal to 4000 MHz, but getting any Smithfield to 4.0 is not an easy overclock without resorting to more exotic cooling solutions than high end air. Of course you can run less than 200 fsb but for a little more you can have an 820 from ebay. I think it's a way for Intel to try to sell all those Smithfields they have in stock since they came out with Pressler, which seem to overclock a little better with slightly lower thermal properties. Of course, for someone looking to step into the dual core world on the cheap who won't buy stuff off ebay this is still a decent choice.;)

Omega65

muddocktor wrote:

I think it's a way for Intel to try to sell all those Smithfields they have in stock since they came out with Pressler, which seem to overclock a little better with slightly lower thermal properties. Of course, for someone looking to step into the dual core world on the cheap who won't buy stuff off ebay this is still a decent choice.;)

Smart on Intel's Part - I hope AMD releases a cheap X2 to compete - X2 3400+/3600+ (1.8ghz 512K/1MB) anyone?