Doug,
You will be able to run Windows 7 on the Intel i5, something that IBM
never made possible for the IBM i5.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-039-s-Core-i5-Lynnfield-to-Be-Windo
ws-7-Ready-112440.shtml
Intel's Core i5 Lynnfield to Be Windows 7 Ready
Slated for September release
Santa Clara, California-based Intel is expected to update its processor
lineup with the introduction of new Nehalem-based CPUs, designed for
mainstream users. Codenamed Lynnfield and Havendale, the new Core i5
CPUs will be available as quad-core and dual-core versions of
Chipzilla's latest generation of Nehalem-based processors. However,
unlike the current Core i7 models, the upcoming CPUs will be
specifically designed to provide an affordable alternative to Intel's
latest CPU architecture.
On that note, it appears that the officially unannounced CPUs have
started to show up in pretty pixels, just days away from the debut of
Computex.
The fellows over at tweaktown were lucky enough to get their hands on a
couple of pictures of the upcoming CPUs, including Lynnfield and
Havendale, with integrated graphics. The photos are meant to provide a
perspective on the size differences of Intel's Core i7 and Core i5
processors, both of which are designed for different socket
compatibility. Unfortunately, there are no specific details on clock
frequencies or other technical specifications of the two Core i5 parts.
According to tweaktown and previous reports, the mainstream Core i5 CPUs
will be made available sometime in mid September, giving computer
builders a choice for the upcoming wave of Windows 7-powered PCs. The
launch of Intel's first Core i5 processors will provide computer
enthusiasts with an alternative to Intel's latest generation of CPUs,
but in a more affordable package.
midrange.com
