Intel Improves Current Dual and Quad Core Xeons

In a dedicated tech note, Intel informed its customers of a "Product Change Notification" related to Dual Core (Woodcrest) and Quad Core (Clovertown).

The Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processors X5355, E5345, E5335, E5320, E5310, L5320, L5310 (Clovertown) will convert from B-3 to G-0. The Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processors 5160, 5150, LV 5148, 5140, 5130, LV 5138, 5120, LV 5128, 5110 (Woodcrest) will convert from B-2 to G-0.

The new stepping G0 will improve energy efficiency and enhance virtualization technology. First samples with such improvement will be available on August 17th, while production will already start next week. Such changes should not be noticeable by the end users.