Intel’s latest Core i5 and Core i7 processors for the LGA 1156 interface are great overclockers, but they still have thermal limits.
Originally posted here:
Overclocking On Air: 10 LGA 1156-Compatible Performance Coolers
AMD is launching a broad spectrum of new CPUs today. And while most are simple speed bumps, today we’re pitting its fastest dual-core model, the Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition, against Intel’s LGA 1156-based Pentium G6950 to see who rules for under $100.
View original here:
Phenom II X2 555 Vs. Pentium G6950: New Budget Dual-Core Titans
With better efficiency and more aggressive Intel Turbo Boost binning, LGA 1156-based processors could be the right choice for some high-end machines. We look at a few premium motherboards that make these builds possible. Do they best Intel’s X58 platform?
More here:
Extreme P55: Four LGA 1156 Motherboards Over $250
Intel’s Lynnfield-based LGA 1156 mid-range processors turned out to be screamers with lots of overclocking headroom and attractive price points. We put spurs to the Core i5-750 to find the clock speed at which it delivers maximum power efficiency.
View original here:
Efficiency Explored: What’s The Perfect Clock Rate For Your Core i5?
We’ve seen how faster memory scales on Phenom II, Core 2, and Core i7 for LGA 1366. Now it’s time to analyze the impact of different memory speeds on a Core i7-870-based LGA 1156 platform. We test from DDR3-800 to -1600 at tight and loose latencies.
Original post:
LGA 1156 Memory Performance: What Speed DDR3 Should You Buy?
The exceptional value of LGA 1156-based platforms demands memory modules equal in value. Testing Newegg’s six cheapest 4GB dual-channel kits revealed some surprisingly good parts
See more here:
Value DDR3 For Intel’s P55: Six 4GB Kits Rounded Up
Intel’s new quad-core i5 and i7 CPUs for LGA 1156 deliver plenty of performance and impressive efficiency. But how far can they be overclocked?
Original post:
Overclocked On Air: Intel’s Core i5-750
Intel’s LGA 1156 processors serve up terrific new levels of performance to the mainstream. Now it’s time to look at how efficiency changed from Core 2 Quad to Core i5/i7. We found Turbo Boost technology to be a potential issue, despite its clear value.
Read the original here:
Does Turbo Boost Help Or Hurt Core i5/i7’s Power Efficiency?
As I run out the door for a trip to Europe, a couple of interesting, mysterious products appeared at the same time from different sources. We have a first look at Seagate’s 6 Gb/s SATA hard drive and Marvell’s 6 Gb/s SATA SSD controller.
Read more from the original source:
6 Gb/s SATA: Seagate’s Barracuda XT And Marvell’s SSD Controller
We set off testing Intel’s Lynnfield processors with low expectations, but were surprised to find the new LGA 1156-based CPUs are capable of holding their own and then some. Read on for more about Turbo Boost, Hyper-Threading, P55, and our recommendation.
Read the original:
Intel Core i5 And Core i7: Intel’s Mainstream Magnum Opus
