POV-Ray Performance Results
Time taken relative to Core 2 QX9650
Shorter bars are better
350MB AVI Video Conversion Results
Time taken relative to Core 2 QX9650
Shorter bars are better
COMMENTS
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?
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.
'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.
