Leaked Intel Roadmap Hints At Future MacBook Pro Update

A leaked Intel roadmap published by Engadget reveals chip updates that could make their way to the MacBook Pro.

It appears sources were spot-on about the Core i7s and Core i5s we heard about last week, but the 2.66GHz / 3.33 GHz Core i5-580M won't be the only dual-core CPU to look for in Q4; it will be sandwiched between the 2.8GHz Core i7-640M (which turbos to 3.46GHz) and the 2.66GHz / 3.2GHz Core i5-560M -- all of which peak at a conservative 35 watts.

Currently, the fastest MacBook Pro uses the Core i7 2.66GHz processor. Apple could make the 2.8GHz processor a build to order option as they have done in the past with other chip updates.


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