CPU

Intel has just unveiled its new 8 Core / 16 Thread processor, the Nehalem-EX. This new processor should start production during the second half of 2009.

Below is a quick rundown on the Nehalem-EX CPU specs:

• Intel Nehalem Architecture built on Intel's unique 45nm high-k metal gate technology process
• Up to 8 cores per processor
• Up to 16 threads per processor with Intel Hyper-threading
• Scalability up to eight sockets via Quick Path Interconnects and greater with third-party node controllers
• QuickPath Architecture with four high-bandwidth links
• 24MB of shared cache
• Integrated memory controllers
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology
• Intel scalable memory buffer and scalable memory interconnects
• Up to 9x the memory bandwidth of previous generation
• Support for up to 16 memory slots per processor socket
• Advanced RAS capabilities including MCA Recovery
• 2.3 billion transistors

Intel has not commented on prices or clock speeds, yet. Get more pictures from Intel's demonstration here.