NextComputing Adds Intel Xeon Dual Core 3GHz Processor to NextDimension Line Up

By DE Editors

NextComputing has announced a speedier dual core processor option on all NextDimension model flextops and select Vigor rugged portable computers. The Intel Xeon dual-core 5240 processor clocks 3GHz.

The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5200 Series is intended for high-performance servers and workstations, and uses two 45-nm Hi-k next-generation Intel Core microarchitecture cores. The processor is manufactured on Intel’s 45 nanometer process technology.

Some key features include on-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache, 32-kB write-back data cache in each core, and 6MB Level 2 cache with Intel Advanced Smart Cache architecture. Intel Thermal Monitor 1 and Intel Thermal Monitor provide cooling in high-temperature situations. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology provides power management capabilities to servers and workstations.

The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5200 Series supports Intel Virtualization Technology for hardware-assisted virtualization within the processor.

The Intel Xeon 5240 dual-core processor is available on the NextDimension Pro and Pro HD, Evo and Evo HD, as well as the Vigor Evo HD and Pro SD.

For more information, visit NextComputing.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.