Intel Unveils New Server Chips Ahead of AMD

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Intel is set to release its newest server chips on Tuesday and thus maintain market share dominance over rival AMD. The new 32 nanometer, six-core “Westmere-EP” Xeon 5600 processors are designed to power both servers and high-end enthusiast PCs. These chips will be released under the Xeon product line for servers, and Core i7 for desktop PCs.

Intel Westmere 6 Core Launch

The new microprocessors, designed to power both servers and high-end desktop PCs, are the first of Intel’s server chips featuring smaller transistors that have helped the company’s laptop and desktop chips push stronger performance while eking out better energy efficiency.

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