Sun introduces new processor

Sun Microsystems on Wednesday announced they are introducing a high performance and energy-efficient processor "Niagra". It will debut in a new line of breakthrough Sun Fire servers before the end of 2005. It is also said to be world's first eco-responsible processor.

It uses patented CoolThreads chip multi-threading technology that leverages the threaded nature of Solaris 10.

It meant increasing processor performance and can eliminate the number of web servers in the world by half, slashing power requirements.

In an era, where most processors use 150 watts, each processor uses less than half the energy of Intel Xeon or IBM Power processors at just 70 watts and offers unparalleled transactional throughput.

"It is time the technology industry took a stand "" tripling your datacentre performance should not mean tripling your power bill and needing more coal-fired power plants," said Jonathan Schwartz, president and chief operating officer, Sun Microsystems.

"It's becoming more obvious by the day that extreme efficiency is good for the environment and good for business "" there are proofpoints everywhere, from hybrid auto companies that can't keep up with the demand for fuel-efficient aircraft dominating the marketplace," he added.