Intel to release energy-efficient quads and cut CPU prices

Intel was planning the release of the Core 2 Quad Q8200s, Q9400s and Q9550s, its first Core 2 Quad CPUs to have a TDP of just 65W for this month. The launch is slated for Sunday, January 18 and it will also see to the introduction of two new low-cost dual-cores, the E7500 and E5400. Moreover, Intel will cut the price of six models, the Q8200 (features a 95W TDP), the E7400, E5300, E5200, E2220 and E1400.


All info regarding the January 18 changes can be seen in this chart. Intel is also rumored to be cutting prices of the rest of its Core 2 Quad line-up later on, this month.