That's an impressive die shrink as well. Seems like Intel can make the 4 core Ivy in about the same die area as the 2 core Sandy. Considering the 4 cores are going to sell for quite a bit more that has to be great for margins.
Great for them, what does it to for the end consumer?
I'm guessing this is the natural tilt after they (effectively) defeated AMD using their slimy tactics through out the last decade. The customer always loses when the monopoly decides breaking the law (and paying off the judges + any fines) is more profitable than competing fairly.
I can't wait for Intel's mobile reckoning to occur. I still don't see their tech being anywhere near energy efficient to compete with ARM. It's a matter of time before Apple, Google, and Microsoft have effectively cut Intel out of the processor monopoly.
