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Intel Arrandale (MacBook Pro) Processors to Arrive Jan 3rd?

Posted December 1, 2009 at 8:19pm by iClarified · 7618 views
Intel may launch three new Arrandale-based Core i5 and Core i7 processors on January 3rd, according to Fudzilla.

The Core i5 520M has two cores, four threads, 3MB of cache, a base frequency of 2.4GHz, Turbo Mode, and will sell for $225.

The Core i5 540M has two cores, four threads, 3MB of cache, a base frequency of 2.53GHz, Turbo Mode, and will sell for $257.

The Core i7 620M has two cores, four threads, 4MB of cache, a base frequency of 2.66GHz, Turbo Mode and will sell for $332.

The chip prices are based on quantities of 1,000. Their TDP ratings (including the graphics core) are 35W which matches the current processors used in the MacBook Pro. This means Apple could use them for a hardware refresh.

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