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*****Official Ivybridge Review Thread*****

As enthusiasts it doesnt appear that Ivy brings much of an improvement. The interesting situation for now though is the price premium Ivy will initially have over Sandy whilst the 2 chips are available. Ivy > Sandy for the same price, but whilst a premium exists I'd take a Sandy Bridge chip.
 
As enthusiasts it doesnt appear that Ivy brings much of an improvement. The interesting situation for now though is the price premium Ivy will initially have over Sandy whilst the 2 chips are available. Ivy > Sandy for the same price, but whilst a premium exists I'd take a Sandy Bridge chip.

I wonder if it will turn round and Sandy has a premium over Ivy? ;)
 
well watching OC3d review (brilliant as always) - seems using Intel burn test is unlikely to test for stability as gets too hot (overclocked) - great !
 
It seems the top end mobile HD4000 IGP and HD6620G trade blows:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5772/mobile-ivy-bridge-and-asus-n56vm-preview/6

It looks like Trinity is going to be another win on the graphics side for AMD!!

Llano also seems to have better overall battery life when playing videos or games,ie,it seems the IGP is more energy efficient:

http://www.anandtech.com/show/5772/mobile-ivy-bridge-and-asus-n56vm-preview/7

Considering the much faster Intel CPU and the use of 22NM finfets,it does not seem that great a result IMHO,especially with the E1 stepping having a larger IGP.
 
I think the temps is something that most 'overclockers' would be looking out for.. did they think we wouldnt notice? :)

So after looking through most of these reviews i think my 2700k i've had since last October is going to do me good until probably Haswell.

I think those of us with a Sandybridge i5/i7 can now sit back and enjoy them for a good while yet.. i know i will :p
 
what the heck is with the number of reviews using ES chips ? makes the reviews completely meaningless - unless they are identical to retail (which we know they are not)

also some are still touting 77W as the TDP

Anandtech said:
Despite the power reduction, you may see 95W labels on boxes and OEMs are still asked to design for 95W as Ivy Bridge platforms can accept both 77W IVB and 95W Sandy Bridge parts.

Doesn't make much sense to still have 95W labels on the CPU though unless it is a 95W part....
 
Ivy > Sandy for the same price, but whilst a premium exists I'd take a Sandy Bridge chip.

Indeed. Price is what will ultimately decide which CPU is better. In terms of performance they seem pretty similar.

I'm seriously looking at the 2700k.
Using OCUK's prices, there is a £30 price difference.

I'm wondering if the extra money is worth it OR if it would better for me to use the £30 on a better motherboard.

At this point, for me, IB is a disappointment as it offers know actual performance improvement.
 
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