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ABSTRACT
The Intel Core i7 processor is the latest in cutting edge processor with fastest, intelligent, multi core technology for the desktop PC. Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. Their performance is almost always higher, which is especially evident in case of multi-threaded load and their power consumption is comparable with that of their predecessors. Over clocking the core i7 processors also seems to be easier. Servers will also likely benefit greatly from using an i7 - the memory bandwidth is simply insane. Core i7 is first processor using Nehalem Micro-architecture, with faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processor family on the planet. It is the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, which maximizes performance to match our workload.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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Pentium II processor: The Pentium II is a Pentium pro with on chip MMX. It has four low power states: Auto halt, Stop Grant, Sleep and Deep sleep. Available also as a boxed processor along with heat sink. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 0.35m and 0.25m (micrometer). Pentium III processor: The dual processing Pentium Xeon processor is now available at speeds upto 1 GHz and provides best choice for the entry to mid- range servers and workstations Solution. It utilizes a 133 MHz system bus. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 0.25m and 0.18m (micrometer). Pentium 4 processor: The Pentium 4 microprocessor is externally superior microprocessor based on The Intel Net Burst micro-architecture. The Pentium 4 microprocessor provides high performance for high end applications. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 0.18m and
Core processor: Core processor means it having more than one core working simultaneously to complete the operation within time. It uses the size of manufacture technology 65 nm. It includes dual core processor and core to duo processor. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 65nm (nanometer).
Core 2 processor: Core 2 processor uses quad core architecture. It uses the 65nm and 45nm size of core size. As it is quad core so 4 cores working simultaneously to work faster. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 65nm (nanometer).
Core i7 processor: Core i7 processor also uses four core. It is the fastest processor on the planet. Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 45 nm (nanometer).
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2. INTEL CORE i7
Core i7 is first processor using Nehalem Micro-architecture, with faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance. They are the best desktop processor family on the planet.
You will multitask applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation. And you'll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel Hyper-Threading technology, which maximizes performance to match your workload. Following figure shows internal representation of core i7 processor.
Among the key peculiarities of the new CPU we absolutely have to point out the following:
Native quad-core structure. Single processor die contains four cores with 32-KB L1 cache for each and 256KB L2 cache each and 8MB shared L3 cache for all of them.
Memory controller built into the CPU supports triple-channel DDR3 SDRAM. Each channel can work with two unbuffered DIMM modules.
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There is SMT (Simultaneous Multithreading) technology It allows each Core i7 core to process two computational threads simultaneously, so the operating system sees the processor as an 8core one.
Integrated PCU microcontroller that independently adjusts voltages and core frequencies and can automatically over-clock some cores when others arent loaded too heavily.
Nehalem is the codename for an Intel processor micro-architecture, successor to the Core micro-architecture. The first processor released with the Nehalem architecture is the desktop Core i7.
Various sources have stated the specifications of processors in the Nehalem family:
45 nm manufacturing process Integrated memory controller supporting two or three memory channels of DDR3 SDRAM Simultaneous multithreading (SMT) by multiple cores which enables two threads per core. Intel calls this hyper-threading.
Native (monolithic, i.e. all processor cores on a single die) quad- and octa-core processors. The following caches:
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32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data cache per core. 256 KB L2 cache per core.
48 MB L3 cache shared by all cores
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Number of active cores Estimated current consumption Estimated power consumption Processor temperature No special hardware support is necessary for Intel Turbo Boost Technology. BIOS and the
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Very fast:
Using the combination of Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology processor speed is becomes faster. It is very fast processor as compared to other processor.
5.2 Disadvantages
Cost:
The main disadvantage of core i7 processor is its cost, It a expensive processor as compared to previous processor. Its cost is over 15000 Rs.
Power Consumption:
Power consumption of core i7 processor is not better as compared with the core 2 duo processors.
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Uses 4 threads. Yes, it uses hyperthreading technology which is the latest craze due to its improved efficiency over earlier processors that were put on the market. This processor consists of 2-4 cores, depending on which one you get your hands on. Contains A 3-4 MB Cache Uses less heat and energy than earlier processors, which is always a good thing in this day and age.
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As with the Core i3 processor, this comes with 2-4 cores, the main difference is that it has a higher clock speed than the Core i3. This is also a heat and energy efficient processor, but it does seem to be better at this particular job than the Core i3 processor. The number of threads used in this is no different than the Core i3 with 2-4 threads, and it also uses hyperthreading technology for a boost in performance. The cache of the Core i5 is bigger than the Core i3, its at 3-8 MB. The Core i5 is where the turbo mode is made available, this provides users with the opportunity to turn off a core if its not being utilized.
The cache on this one is 4-8 MB. This processor comes with 8 threads, definitely enough to get the job done quickly, may be even at the speed of light if youre lucky. It also utilizes hyper-threading technology as well as turbo boost technology. You will have four cores to take advantage of with this particular series. And just like the other ones in this Intel series of processors, it is more energy efficient and produces less heat.
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8. CONCLUSION
We have finally got acquainted with the new Core i7 processors, the first solutions on Nehalem micro architecture targeted for desktop systems. This processor is brilliant from multiple standpoints. It supports new interesting technologies, such as SMT and Turbo Boost, and has an integrated memory controller with unprecedented performance. In most applications except a few gaming titles, the new processors turned out faster than Core 2 processors working at the same clock speed. New Core i7 are indisputably better in most aspects than Core 2 Quad processors of comparable price. Their performance is almost always higher, which is especially evident in case of multi-threaded load and their power consumption is comparable with that of their predecessors. Over-clocking the core i7 processors also seems to be easier. Servers will also likely benefit greatly from using an i7 - the memory bandwidth is simply insane. It is more energy efficient and produces less heat. The core i7 utilizes Hyper-Threading technology as well as Turbo Boost Technology. Core i7 is first processor using Nehalem Micro-architecture, with faster, intelligent, multi-core technology that applies processing power where it's needed most, new Intel Core i7 processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC performance.
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9. REFERENCES
1. http://www.intel.com/
2. http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corei7
3. www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/index.html
4. www.hexus.net