Intel Launches Quad-Core Xeons

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, San Jose, CA. – Intel's Quad-Core Xeon processor 5300 series with extended life cycle support are said to be the first to bring the company's architecture-based quad-core performance to the embedded market. With dual-processing capabilities providing up to eight cores per platform, the 5300 series is available in 2-GHz (E5335) and 2.33-GHz (E5345) speeds. The processors handle intense computing and I/O intensive workloads within high-end communications and enterprise systems including rack-mount (1U/2U) and blade servers, NAS and SAN systems, and medical imaging equipment. The E5335 and E5345 are available today with prices starting at $690. INTEL CORP., Santa Clara, CA. (408) 765-8080.