The First Intel Ivy Bridge CPU Clock Speeds and More

Intel's Ivy Bridge specifications and release windows for Q2 2012 and beyond.

ZoomIntel's Ivy Bridge will be the next "tick" in the company's tick-tock release strategy. This one will be fairly significant with its 3D tri-gate transistor technology introduction. While Intel hasn't revealed much about its Ivy Bridge release schedule, we're expecting them in time for Q2 2012.

Ivy Bridge is expected for Q2 of 2012, with most pinning the first chips to arrive in April. Like previous new releases, the initial introduction will be in the mainstream and mid-performance ranges first before Intel cranks speeds up to levels suitable for the high-end performance and enthusiast segments.

Performance Desktop Ivy Bridge CPU Roadmap

Performance Segment	Q2 2012	Q3 2012	Q4 2012
Premium P1	Core i7-3770K Core i7-3770	≥ Core i7-3770K Core i7-3770	≥ Core i7-3770K Core i7-3770
Mainstream 2	Core i5-3570K Core i5-3550	≥ Core i5-3570K Core i5-3570	≥ Core i5-3570K Core i5-3570
Mainstream 1	Core i5-3450	Core i5-3470	Core i5-3470

 

What we know so far about these first Ivy Bridge offerings so far:

Processor	Base Frequency (GHz)	Total Cache (MB)	Cores / Threads	Memory Speed Support (DDR3)	Turbo Boost max single core (GHz)	Intel HD Graphics	Frequency / Dynamic Frequency (MHz)	Intel SIPP 2012; vPro 2012; VT-d; TXT
Core i7-3770K	3.50	8	4 / 8	1600, 1333	3.90	4000	650/1150
Core i7-3770	3.40	8	4 / 8	1600, 1333	3.90	4000	650/1150	X
Core i5-3570K	3.40	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.80	4000	650/1150
Core i5-3570	3.40	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.80	2500	650/1150	X
Core i5-3550	3.30	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.70	2500	650/1150	X
Core i5-3470	3.20	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.60	2500	650/1100	X
Core i5-3450	3.20	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.50	2500	650/1100
Core i5-3330	3.00	6	4 / 4	1600, 1333	3.20	2500	650/1050

Features shared by all the above mentioned Ivy Bridge CPUs are a TDP of 77W, a 2-channel integrated memory controller, and AES-NI support.

Stay tuned as more details trickle out.