Intel to refresh Celeron processor line

Intel to launch new Celeron processors in September


Intel to launch new Celeron processors in September


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Celeron is still a Celeron.

And honestly I would have one of those entry level APU's then Celerons, at that point there will hardly be a difference.

 

Actually, I'd expected Intel to phase out the Celeron because of the Pentium line. I mean you have what, low end with the Celeron and slightly higher but still low end with the Pentium?

 

Have to find a way to get rid of the bad i3's I guess.

If they sell for as much as lower end AMD cpu's and preform the same or slightly better they might end up with the low end market too.

 

Fudzilla reported on the desktop models a couple months ago, but nice to know about the notebook models.

 

Suppose there's a market for Celeron's out there, me myself would prefer to the newer Atoms to come out and for Sony to release a new faster and overall revamped P VAIO series that can playback 1080p HD content without sweating, while checking email, IM etc. in the background. Maybe they'll also re-discover it's a good idea to bring back the built quality of the older VAIO laptops (i.e. up to the GRT era).

 

Here is the whole article,,interesting move by Intel to protect entry level systems with celeron to compete against rival AMD moves.. Netbooks and nettops are mentioned too.

Intel to launch new Celeron processors in September

Monica Chen, Taipei; Joseph Tsai, DIGITIMES [Wednesday 20 July 2011]

"Intel is set to launch several new Celeron processors for both desktops and notebooks in September, and will gradually phase out some existing Celeron models.

Intel will launch dual-core Celeron G540 (2.5GHz) and G530 (2.4GHz), and single-core Celeron G440 (1.6GHz) processors for desktop PCs with prices at US$52, US$42 and US$37 in thousand-unit tray quantities, respectively, and will gradually phase out six existing Celeron processors including E3500 and 450.

For notebook platforms, Intel will launch dual-core Celeron B840 and B800, and single-core Celeron B710 as well as an ultra-low-voltage single-core Celeron 787 processors with prices at US$86, US$86, US$70 and US$107.

For netbooks, Intel is set to launch dual-core Atom N2800 and N2600 CPUs with prices at US$47 and US$42, while for nettops, Intel will offer dual-core Atom D2700 and D2500 CPUs with prices at US$52 and US$42.

Although market watchers originally expected Intel to phase out its Celeron series processors due overlap with its Atom series processors, Intel, in the end, decided to use Celeron to guard its entry-level PC business and defend the assault from AMD's new entry-level APUs."

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The newer Atoms are out. They're called E-350.

I'd rather use a Sandy Bridge based dual core Celeron than a dual core Atom.

 

celerons are lol. I can't believe they still exist after all these years.

 

Damn right... I would have loved to see a faster Vaio P. I had a first-gen, and it was the best form factor portable I ever had.

 

I wonder what Intel will be doing with its ever-annoying "Pentium" line. At any rate, Intel needs the Celeron to undercut AMD.

Modern Celerons are just fine for 99% of computer users. These days a high-end CPU is overrated; for those 99%, processor speed became irrelevant when the Core 2 Duo hit the mainstream 2006-07.

When I advise people shopping for a new computer, I tell them to not worry about the processor. As long as you are getting a "standard" CPU (not the Intel Atom or AMD Fusion nonsense) ... it won't make a shred of difference for everyday tasks. Obviously, for power users (and even that term needs re-clarifying) e.g. those running intensive Photoshop, RTS games, etc, a Core i7 might pay off.

 

What architecture are the new Celeron's going to be? I know they're usually 2 generations behind the "pro-sumer" line... so currently it should be Nehalem? Or Westmere?

Best I remember it's Celeron is 2 generations behind, Pentium is 1 generation behind, then you have the current architecture with standard voltage/ULV variants. If that's true, then the new Celeron's should be quite enough for most people!

I bought my mother a Toshiba with a Celeron 900 for Christmas last year, and she loves it. I was impressed at how well it handled Windows 7, but then I remembered... It's a single core Penryn, and Penryn is quite an efficient architecture.

 

Pentium and Celeron are still for the entry level. Arrandale based Pentiums beat Core 2 clock for clock and even some slightly faster ones. SB Celerons benchmark decent, but again still a Celeron. You'll never catch me dead with a Celeron unless the other choice is Atom.

 

for everyday use the Celeron is a very capable CPU. Its only downside is it is locked in one multiplier. Thus the battery life last less.

 

To be clear, since what you say may influence a lot more people than you'd suspect:


AMD Fusion as in the Bobcat CPU (Brazos), or in the Husky CPU (llano)?

 

he is talking about Brazos

 

the pentiums are excellent value for money. the processor is rarely the bottleneck nowadays.