*Source: Tom's Hardware (
http://www.tomshardware.com/2008/02/...transistors/)*
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Intel's 65 nm generation isn't dead yet, as the firm will still be offering multiple models in the server, desktop and notebook spaces for a while. The processors used in Apple's ultra portable Mac Book Air and Lenovo's upcoming X300 series are good examples. Both devices are based on power-optimized sub 20 Watt versions of the 65 nm Merom core, which means that the first generation of Core 2 will still be around for a while. However, Intel has recently introduced its latest and greatest product generation: the Core 2 Duo E8000 family, based on the 45 nm Wolfdale dual core. The new architecture offers new features, more clock speed and additional cache speed - all the while lowering power consumption. We looked at the new architecture to find out how much of an improvement the new processor generation really offers.
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