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Intel launches Core i5 520UM Processor

Intel has launched the Ultra low voltage chip Core i5 which can very well use for laptops and also in mobile phones.This is considered to be a new variety of processor from Intel family and it also has 3MB smart cache.This processor is in turn having many advanced and also many new features.Processor speed is about 1.06GHZ.

Processor supports Hyper Threading technology with which there could be efficient utilization of Processor resources as it supports Thread level parallelism.This processor will also very well suit for Mobile devices as there is a speedstep technology which will satisfy the power conservation needs of mobile systems

There is also a built in security system with which the system can be safe from various software attacks and also the data created and stored within the client PC is safe with the Trusted Execution Technology.Processor also has a built in hardware security which reduces the attacks from virus and prevents malicious code propagating through the network.

Intel Processor has a Clear Video Technology which delivers enhanced video playback, sharper images, and precise color control for a premium visual experience.

Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size 8 GB
Memory Types DDR3-800
# of Memory Channels 2
Max Memory Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions 36-bit
ECC Memory Supported No

Graphics Specifications
Integrated Graphics Yes
Intel® HD Graphics Yes
Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency Yes
Graphics Base Frequency 166 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 500 MHz
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology Yes
Dual Display Capable Yes
Macrovision* License Required No

Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision 2.0
PCI Express Configurations 1×16
# of PCI Express Ports 1

Intel has released Bulk Budgetary price of around $241 for 1ku for retailers and customers.

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Intel vs AMD – Desktop Quad Core Processors comparison – Price vs Performance ratio

 

The performance/Price ratio is the third column and the bigger the number means you are getting better value for your money.The AMD processors show a reasonably better value than Intel. Intel’s  Q8200 is a good value for money chip. These values are based on current retail prices  ( May 29 2009) in the assembled computer market.

Processor Name                             CPU Benchmark value     Performance/Price (bigger the better)

Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q9550 –          4179                                 – 0.28 (Performance / Price ratio , Bigger the better)
Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q9400 –          3643                                 – 0.29
Intel Core 2 Quad Core Q8200 –           3183                                 – 0.36
Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 –                       1852                                  – 0.31
Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 (laptop) –      1699                                   – NA
Dual Core E5400 –                                     1606                                  – 0.47 (Best Performance/Price ratio)

To put things into perspective let me give some more common numbers

the top of the line laptop processor Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 has benchmark value of 1699.So its not giving half the performance of its desktop counterparts.

Now lets look at AMD lineup for reference

AMD Phenom X4 9650                       – 2615               – 0.39
AMD Phenom X4 9850                         – 2790             – 0.33
AMD Phenom X4 9950                      – 3016                – 0.35
AMD Phenom X4 920                         – 3290               – 0.31
AMD Phenom X4 940                         – 3788               – 0.35

The price vs Performance ratio comparisions show AMD X4 9650, AMD Phenom X4 9850 are doing good. But the best numbers are there for Intel Quad Core Q8200.