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Technical guide to the Intel Penryn Core 2 Processor

The Penryn CPU is another in Intel's line of Core 2 processors and the first fabricated using its 45nm die technology. The processors replace the 'Merom' range of processors, the and dual- and quad-core versions catering for the differing requirements of consumer machines. The Penryn is … [Read more...]

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SSE4 – Intel’s enhanced multimedia focussed CPU instruction set

SSE4 is a set of instructions released in conjunction with Intel's Penryn processor. SSE4, built upon the Intel 64 Instruction Set Architecture, represented Intel's first major change to its instruction set for some time, and followed smaller changes introduced (in the guise of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Intel Core CPUs Tagged With: Intel, Penryn, SIMD, SSE4, Streaming SIMD Extensions

Illustrated guide to high-k dielectrics and metal gate electrodes

The Penryn processor debuted Intel's 45nm fabrication, and was the first to utilize high-k gate dielectrics and metal gate electrodes. This change in technology was significant for a number of reasons: the processes used were far in advance of Intel's competition it provided a basis on which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CPU Architecture Tagged With: CPU manufacture, high-k, Intel, microchip construction, Penryn, processor

2021 PC Hardware Releases to Bolster Your Gaming

If you are a PC gamer, then chances are you are looking to upgrade your kit over the coming year. However, a lot of money can go into building the … [Read More...]

New Transfer Feature in Dropbox Enable Sharing files with Third Parties

Dropbox has been a popular P2P sharing platform for many years. They don't announce new features as often as other applications, since they have a … [Read More...]

Ransomware Operators Find Data Theft Profitable

How valuable is your data? That’s not a question that organizations or individuals have to ask themselves all that often. You might know the market … [Read More...]

Engineers Encounter the Quantum Challenge with Computers Running a Hundred Million Times Faster

Quantum computers have been a subject of discussion for many years. They have probably been something that philosophers and technology pundits have … [Read More...]

Transferring Image Files from Your Cell Phone Without Cables or Email

You don't have a cable available to transfer the photos from your cell phone to your computer? You don't feel comfortable sending them through your … [Read More...]

Why Drupal Accessibility is Vital for Your Website

Drupal may not be as popular as WordPress, but it is still used in over 1 million websites. The Internet might be more conducive to our needs if more … [Read More...]

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