DigiTimes reports that Intel's prepping a new Core 2 CPU for the sub-$150 market, the Core 2 Duo E4300. The E4300 runs at 1.8GHz with a 2MB L2 cache and an 800MHz FSB, and according to DigiTimes sources will be priced at $163. To coincide with the new CPU release Intel also plans to slash prices on the Pentium D 925 and 915, while Pentium 4 prices will be reduced in advance of the debut of Intel's single-core Conroe-L CPU:
The Conroe-L will initially come in three models–E1060, E1040 and E1020–with respective core speed of 1.8GHz, 1.6GHz and 1.4GHz, indicated the makers. Specifications for the Celeron 400 have not been released, but the series will feature 512KB L2 cache and a 533MHz FSB, the makers added.
In addition, Intel is aiming for sales of the Core 2 Duo line to contribute almost 50% to its total desktop CPU shipments by the second quarter of 2007, while the Pentium D series should account for 24% followed by the Pentium line at 10%. The remaining 16% of sales will come from the Pentium 4 and Celeron D CPU lines, the makers noted.
