Intel Single-chip Cloud Computer: 48-core 'microprocessor of the future'

By Rupert Goodwins on 3 December 2009, 10:32am

Intel has announced the Single-chip Cloud Computer, a stamp-sized, 48-core, experimental processor. Intended to aid advanced software research, it will be made available to researchers around the world on a standard-sized motherboard in the first half of 2010. The wonderful fellows at ZDNet UK have the full story: Intel shows 48-core 'datacentre on a chip'.