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When Intel launched the 'Nehalem' architecture-based Core i7 - codenamed 'Bloomfield' - and the X58 chipset in November 2008, we assumed that the anticipated mid-range follow up would be called Core i5. LGA1156 vs LGA1366 LGA1156 vs LGA1366: on top... This mid-range processor - codenamed 'Lynnfield' - was flagged as a …

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  1. Puck
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    'Lynnfield'

    It feels better somehow, to read of a processor family named after a place, rather than just a set of digits. Even if 'Nehalem' is a bit heavy metal. I look forward to the 12-core 'Sidcup' range of CPUs.

    Mine's the green waterproof.

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  2. Anonymous Coward
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    Version numbers

    You spend the entire review discussing the i7-870 then say in the conclusion "feel confident that the Core i7 860 will be the processor of choice through to the end of 2009".

    Was the switch to "860" intentional, or a typo?

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  3. Tony Smith (Written by Reg staff)

    Re: Version numbers

    The conclusion mentions the 860, because we reckon it'll be the best value chip - slightly slower clock speed but much better price - in the series, based on our tests of Core i7s to date.

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  4. Anonymous Coward
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    Re: Version Numbers

    Thanks for the clarification.

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