About a year ago Intel launched the Nehalem architecture with an integrated memory controller, HyperThreading and the aim set for the high-end enthusiasts. Since then no one has been even close to dethroning Intel, but AMD has battled well in the more lucrative marketing segments where most systems are sold. Now we have Lynnfield as the second generation Nehalem architecture geared toward mid-range and performance users. We dove into the new processor family, its Intel P55 Express platform and not the least the flagship Core i7-870.
The base of Lynnfield is not very different from Bloomfield, but the few changes Intel has made are well thought-through and turn the LGA1156 platform into a more affordable/competitive product, not just in comparison to AMD’s Phenom II family but also Intel’s own high-end platform with the Bloomfield processors.
