SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 11, 2007 – Built using an entirely new transistor formula that alleviates the wasteful electricity leaks that threaten the pace of future computer innovation, Intel Corporation today unveiled 16 server and high-end PC processors. In addition to increasing computer performance and saving energy use, these processors also eliminate eco-unfriendly lead and, in 2008, halogen materials.

Called the biggest transistor advancements in 40 years by Intel Co-Founder Gordon Moore, the processors are the first to use Intel’s Hafnium-based high-k metal gate (Hi-k) formula for the hundreds of millions of transistors inside these processors. These Intel Core 2 Extreme and Xeon processors are also the first to be manufactured on the company’s 45-nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, further boosting performance and lowering power consumption.

        Combining these two advancements with new processor features enables Intel to continue delivering faster and more energy-efficient processors that are better for the environment. The breakthroughs clear the path for Intel to design products that are 25 percent smaller than previous versions and, thus, more cost-effective, as well as the ability next year to pursue new ultra mobile and consumer electronics “system on chip” opportunities.

1.      Intel Core™ Extreme processor         QX9650 3.0 (130)        12MB    1333    $999   NOW     

2.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        X5482   3.20 (150)      12MB    1600    $1279   NOW-45 DAYS

3.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5472   3.00 (80)        12MB    1600    $1022   NOW-45 DAYS

4.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        X5472   3.00 (120)      12MB    1600    $958   AVAIL NOW

5.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5462   2.80 (80)        12MB    1600    $797    NOW

6.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        X5460   3.16 (120)      12MB    1333    $1172   NOW

7.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5450   3.00 (80)        12MB    1333    $915    NOW

8.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        X5450   3.00 (120)      12MB    1333    $851    NOW

9.      Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5440   2.83 (80)        12MB    1333    $690    NOW

10.     Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5430   2.66 (80)        12MB    1333    $455    NOW

11.     Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5420   2.50 (80)        12MB    1333    $316    NOW

12.     Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5410   2.33 (80)         12MB    1333    $256    NOW

13.     Quad-core Intel Xeon processor        E5405   2.00 (80)         12MB    1333    $209    NOW

14.     Dual-core Intel Xeon processor          X5272   3.40 (80)        6MB     1600    $1172   30-45 DAYS

15.     Dual-core Intel Xeon processor          X5260   3.33 (80)         6MB     1333    $851    30-45 DAYS

16.     Dual-core Intel Xeon processor          E5205   1.86 (65)        6MB     1066    $177    30-45 DAYS