Sun unveiled their latest CPU code-named Niagra today. The UltraSparc T1 boasts 8 processing cores and uses only 70 watts of energy. With each core supporting 4 threads, this CPU could not only smash it’s competition in raw performance, but should also cut down on energy costs in the server room. This will definitely be a product to watch.
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Sun lists the actual power requirements as being between 72 and 79 watts. That’s still pretty impressive for such a massively parallel CPU. Sun has more information here if you’re interested.
More goodies:
It looks like Sun has already pre-sold some units to the state of Florida, and someone at The Register found out about it. They even have some pricing info.
And Intel’s 4-core processors won’t be out until 2007….
Some folks are with it, and others… aren’t 🙂