The new Intel’s chipsets, code-named Bearlake, supporting 1333 MHz Front Side Bus, will be launched in Q2 2007, along with new Intel Core-based 1333MHz FSB desktop processors.
The Intel’s first 1333 MHz FSB chipsets will be Bearlake P mainstream chipset and Bearlake G with integrated graphics processor. HKEPC’s sources indicate Bearlake P and G are only a 1333MHz version of current 1066MHz 965 chipset, without any changes except its FSB. But, other reports say Barlake P and G will also support DDR3 1066MHz memory. The DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate 3 Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) is the successor to DDR2 SDRAM. The DDR3 is said to have power consumption reduction of 40% compared to current DDR2 modules.
The reports also mentioned Bearlake Q with 1333 FSB scheduled for launch in Q2 2007, as a forthcoming addition to business-oriented Intel Q series chipset. Barlake Q will feature AMT2, the refreshed Intel Active Management Technology. AMT enables ITs to remotely heal systems after OS failures, regardless of system state. Also AMT can help block incoming software attacks, isolate a client from the network if infected, and proactively alert IT if critical software agents are missing.
Chipsets scheduled for release in Q3 2007 are Bearlake G+ and Bearlake X. The G+ features DirectX 10 hardware support, HDMI output and High Definition Playback with Content Protection, while Bearlake X supports dual x16 graphics, instead of current dual x8 graphics found on 975x chipset. Bearlake X will also include PCI-Express 2.0 with internal transfer rate for single direction raised from 2.5Gbps to 5Gbps. Bearlake G+ and Bearlake X will also feature 1333 MHz FSB, as same as DDR3-1066 and DDR3-1333 memory support, respectively.
