Intel: Cranford and Potomac scheduled for H1 2005, multi-cores appear on roadmap. intel cranford and potomac scheduled for h1 2005. The first two Intel Xeon MP processors based on the 90 nm process, codenamed "Cranford" and "Potomac," are expected in the first half of 2005. Cranford is Intel’s future Xeon DP, Potomac will support four and eight processors....

Intel launches 64-bit Xeon MP Potomac and Cranford processors. intel launches 64. Intel today introduced a new processor platform "Truland" that will lead the company to dual-core Xeon MP processors: Truland initially brings five new Xeon MP processors with Potomac and Cranford cores as well as the new E8500 chipset.. Santa Clara (CA) - Intel today introduced a new processor platform "Truland" that will lead the company to dual-core Xeon MP processors : Truland initially brings five new Xeon MP processors with Potomac and Cranford cores as well as the new E8500 chipset. The lower-end Xeon MP processors (Cranford core) come with 1 MByte L2 cache and include a 3.16 and a 3.66 GHz model. The entry-level Cranford chip can be purchased in 1000-unit quantities for $963 (3.66 GHz) and $722 (3.16 GHz) per processor....

The technology relates to its Cranford and Potomac chips, and confirms the introduction of its 660, 680 and X40 dual core chips....

According to Brace, the MP is "architected for dual-core", but will make its debut as single-core version with Potomac and Cranford cores with up to eight MByte L3 cache and will be accompanied by the 8500 chipset (Twin Castle)....

Cranford", a Xeon variant with 1 MByte L2 cache will be launched simultaneously and target entry-level four-way server platforms....