14 DAY TRIAL // Intel has just updated its processor offering with the introduction of two new models, part of the company's Celeron family. The new processor models have been designed using a 65nm process technology, and promise the performance capability of a dual-core CPU architecture.
According to a recent news-article on website hexus channel, the release of the two new dual-core mobile Celeron processors also marks the debut of the first such units released by the Santa Clara, California-based chip maker. In keeping with available technical specifications, these products are to be used with upcoming low-power and low-cost portable computer systems.
Both the T1600 and the T1700 take advantage of a 65nm manufacturing technology, and boast 1MB of L2 cache, a 667MHz FSB, and a TDP level of just 35W. There's a small difference between the two models, in terms of performance. While the T1600 is featured a core speed of just 1.66GHz (close to that of Intel's highly successful Atom processor), the T1700 is expected to provide a core speed of 1.83GHz. Price-wise, these new chips are slated to become available for $80 and $85.
The T1600 and T1700 have been listed on the company's roadmap for some time now, but, despite their recent introduction, they aren't expected to become available until Q1 of the next year. Given their low-end specifications and relative low price point, it's highly possible that users will soon be able to purchase some low-power and ultra-portable computer systems that will be powered by one of the aforementioned CPUs. It would be interesting to see a performance test between one of these new models and one of Intel's Atom processor products.
In related news, Intel's netbook roadmap has recently been reported to get an update, adding a new 32nm successor to the Atom, slated to be released in 2010.