Intel is planning to launch its Montevina mobile CPUs for its upcoming Centrino platform, which is currently scheduled to launch in May 2008.

Eight of the CPUs will be smaller package size models targeting the small form factor (SFF) market, according to sources at notebook makers.

Intel will launch seven CPUs with a typical package size of 35mm squared for notebooks. The CPUs include: Core 2 Extreme QX9300 with 12MB L2 cache and TDP of 45W, (the core frequency of this model has not yet been set), Core 2 Extreme X9100 with a core frequency of 3.06GHz and  6MB L2 cache.All the CPUs will support a 1066MHz FSB.

With Intel having only recently launched its Santa Rosa Refresh platform-based notebook CPUs on January 6, the planned launch of Montevina in May has lead notebook makers to be cautious over their purchasing of Santa Rosa Refresh CPUs to prevent overstock during the platform transition, added the sources.

By: DocMemory
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