IBM last week unveiled details about a dual-core version of its PowerPC processor at the Power Everywhere forum in Tokyo. Big Blue is targeting entry-level servers, clustered environments and the embedded market with its new product. The PowerPC 970MP is a dual-core version of IBM’s PowerPC 970FX. It is a 64-bit, symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)-capable system with ranges from 1.4 to 2.5 GHz. The microprocessor also provides power-saving features that system architects can use to dynamically control the system power.
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IBM Unveils Dual-Core PowerPC Processor
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire July 11, 2005 09:14 AMIBM last week unveiled details about a dual-core version of its PowerPC processor at the Power Everywhere forum in Tokyo. Big Blue is targeting entry-level servers, clustered environments and the embedded market with its new product. The PowerPC 970MP is a dual-core version of IBM’s PowerPC 970FX. It is a 64-bit, symmetric multiprocessing (SMP)-capable system with ranges from 1.4 to 2.5 GHz. The microprocessor also provides power-saving features that system architects can use to dynamically control the system power.