Suitable Mac Pro Processors Not Expected Until Q4

The Intel processor expected to be used in the Mac Pro won't be released until Q4 2011, according to a roadmap posted by Donanimhaber.

The site expects Intel to launch the Core i7-3820, Core i7-3930K, and Core i7-3960X during October or November.

Google Translated:
Prepared for high-performance segment of the Intel code-named Sandy Bridge-E-3000 series processors with the Core i7 will introduce to the market last quarter. Official release date yet disclosed, the new processor family is expected to be launched during October and November, the first details of our three models for the first time in the world that they are occurring, the Core i7-3820, Core i7 and Core i7-3930-3960X will.

LGA2011 platform will be launched under the Core i7 and X79 chipset motherboards that will be used-3000-series processors will be the fastest Core i7-3960X model. 3.33GHz running on 6-core processor, the core operating speed of 3.9GHz technology, turbo boost up to 15MB memory capacity that can improve and the future. Officially, the four-channel DDR3 memory support up to 1333MHz, the processor will come with a TDP of 130 Watts will be in the thermal design power.

If Apple is planning to use one of these processors we should see an update to the Mac Pro around that time. However, there have been reports that Intel will be providing a unique CPU to Apple for the Mac Pro that could result in a earlier release date.

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