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Written by John M
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Wolfdales are here, and they offer competitive prices compared to their Conroe equivalents. Continuing and intensifying a trend that started with the advent of the Core 2, the new technology isn't more expensive, but up to a 40% cheaper.
That battle is already won, and there isn't much to worry about in the performance department, so let's see what these puppies can really do by answering the question you probably ask yourself: how well do they overclock? Conroe was very close to 4 GHz already, and Yorkfield has managed that much, so the dual core version of Penryn should do even better.
With it's x9 multiplier, you could be fooled into thinking "9" is enough, but don't forget they reach 4.4 GHz, which means you will be needing a motherboard capable of nearly 500 MHz FSB. If yours doesn't go above 400, you can take solace knowing that the sweet spot may be around 3.6 GHz. At that speed, and with a Thermalright Ultra-120, it remains below 40ºC, while at 4 or 4.4 GHz it exceeds 60ºC. Having to raise the voltage to 1.45v, both temperatures and power consumption will be hard on your nerves and the environment (respectively).
Link: Legion Hardware.
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