Intel's New Xeon E3
Gets Built-in Graphics - CPU contains micro-architecture, integrates
Intel's HD P3000 graphics chip, Q&A with John Hendgerveld of
Intel, Ralph Grabowski, upFront.eZine, Apr 19, 2011
Like How Workstation Prices are Dropping? Thank AMD -
rise of Opteron-based workstations sent Intel into
aggressive response, lowering prices,
Alex Herrera, Jon Peddie Research, Graphic Speak, Mar 21,
2011
Intel Core i7 Processor
- faster, improved memory, hyperthreading,
Turbo Mode, overclocking, high cost, Greg Corke, Develop3D, Feb
24, 2009
Intel Core 2 Duo: Woodcrest - Xeon 5100
series from Intel Core 2 Duo family has fastest
and coolest processors that has 4MB of on-die L2
cache, more, Greg Corke, MCAD Online, August 8,
2006
Intel Launches New Generation of Dual-Core Processors - comparatively
quieter and suitably priced, Core 2 Duo has 8GB RAM, Vista capable 64-bit
Windows, enhanced multicore cache system, more, Sara Ferris, Cadalyst, July 31,
2006
Workstation Reviews - dual core processors from Alienware MJ-12 and Xworks
X8i-SLIDC deliver multithreaded performance while HP xw4300 is the fastest
processor running single threaded application, Greg Corke, MCAD Online, October
25, 2005
Build a Dual-Core System
- learn more about creating a low-cost, high-end dual-core system to run
business applications, Carol Ann Muff, Information Week, August 22, 2005
Dual
Core for CAD - AMD and Intel's dual core CPUs save time while running
multithreaded applications like FEA, CFD, and visualization, Greg Corke, MCAD
Online, August 11, 2005
Workstation Reviews
- reviews of six workstations from CAD 2, HP, Evesham, Scan, Delcam and
Armari,
Greg Corke, MCAD Online, August 11, 2005
CATbench Update Autumn 2004 - benchmarks test an IBM Z-Pro system using Intel's new Xeon 3.4 GHz EM64T
processors and 3Dlabs' new Wildcat, Phil Harrison, CATIA Community, November
29, 2004 (requires free registration)
PC Workstations - CPUs
- because CAD applications put a large load onto a CPU, it's one of the most
important aspects of any workstation, Robert Jamieson, CADserver, November
19, 2004
PC Workstations - Motherboards
- because it's the "heart" of a computer workstation, it's vital to select
the right motherboard for your needs, Robert Jamieson, CADserver, November
19, 2004
New P4s Offer Mixed Results - the latest AMD systems post better scores than archrival Pentium 4 in tests of AutoCAD and almost every other benchmark, Anush Yegyazarian, PC World, March 2004
Apple G5: Smokes Intel Competition - Nemetschek North America published test scores demonstrating that in CAD and 3D performance the Macintosh G5 computer easily surpassed other processors including the G4 and the Intel Xeon, Anthony Frausto-Robledo, Architosh, January 26, 2004
High-End P4: Better, Not Best - Intel's Pentium 4 Extreme Edition chip is competitive, but doesn't beat AMD's top Athlon processor in AUGI's AutoCAD test, Tom Mainelli, PC World, December 2003
A Fast Bus, but Catch It Later - Intel's new 875P chip set provides Pentium 4 PCs with an 800-MHz frontside bus and dual-channel DDR400 SDRAM memory, offering improved performance over an older chip set in tests with AutoCAD, Laurianne McLaughlin, PC World, June 2003
Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz Against Athlon XP 2600+ - as is typical, Pentium is the performance leader, while Athlon XP offers the best price-to-performance ratio, x-bit labs, November 2002
New RAM Powers P4 Performance - with its new PC1066 memory and a 533-MHz bus, Intel's Pentium 4 finally delivers on its promise of high speed, Laurianne McLaughlin, PC World, October 2002