Intel has previewed a new Xeon processor codenamed “Nehalem-Ex”. The new processor will go in production later this year and it will be at the heart of next generation of high-end Intel server platforms. Nehalem-Ex processor will feature up to eight cores that will support 16 threads and 24Mb of cache. Intel claims that the new chip will provide highest-ever jump in performance from a previous generation processor.

The Nehalem-EX processor is built on Nehalem architecture using 45nm high-k metal gate technology with integrate memory controllers and Intel Turbo Boost Technology. This results in up to 9x memory bandwidth over previous generation Xeon processors. Nehalem-EX will also double the memory capacity with up to 16 memory slots per processor socket, and offer four high-bandwidth QuickPath Interconnect links. Nehalem-EX will provide tremendous scalability, from large-memory two-socket systems through eight-socket systems capable of processing 128 threads simultaneously.

You can get more information about Nehalem-EX on Intel’s website. Below we have added the keynote video of Nehalem-EX launch.