I think we'll be positively surprised by Haswell's practical TDP benefits. Sandy Bridge-E (Core i7-3960X) will run 24x7 at stock voltage at between 4.1-4.2 GHz as the Turbo exceeds its envelope, throttles back as it cools, then charges ahead again. To get more sustained performance (at stock...
1. Gulftown Core i7-980x is 32 nm and is all Intel needs in 2010 and into 2011 to remain king of the silicon hill. So no competitive reason to do anything for the moment with enthusiast line-up other than tweaking prices and bins of current Core i7 lineup.
2. Sandybridge is the 32 nm mid-range...
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