Intel Axes All but One 45nm Core 2 Extreme CPU

Out with the old and in with the new, and for Intel, that means putting its Core 2 Extreme processors on the chopping block. The chip maker has told system builders it is phasing out both the QX9650 and QX9770 processors, leaving the QX9775 as the last remaining Core-based 45nm Extreme processor. Intel will take final orders for the discontinued CPUs on June 5 and final tray processors will ship in early February 2010. OEM versions will ship until September of 2010, so you still have plenty of time to overspend on a dated CPU. By phasing out all but one of its 45nm Core 2 Extreme processors, Intel would appear to be on track to release more Core i7 CPUs in Q2 2009. Intel has also indicated that the first commercial processors built on a 32nm manufacturing process are expected to debut by the end of the year, putting the chip maker at least a year ahead of AMD. read more (link)