Intel releases less expensive Itanium 2 processors
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Intel took a step toward its goal of bringing pricing of 64-bit Itanium 2 processor-based systems in line with its 32-bit Xeon processor-based systems on Tuesday with the unveiling of two new Itanium 2 processors.
The 1.4-GHz Itanium 2 with 3 MB of cache is available immediately for $1,172 each in 1,000-unit quantities. A 1.6-GHz Itanium 2 with 3 MB of cache will be available in May for $2,408 in 1,000-unit quantities.
According to Intel, complete entry-level systems with the new dual-processing-capable chips will start at $2,100. Fully configured systems will be available for about $8,000.