“IBM has posted an application note in direct reference to a dual 64-bit core PowerPC970MP and how to use thermal diodes in the chip. This is the first known reference to a dual-core chip to be made by IBM in regards to the PowerPC 970 (otherwise known as Apple’s G5 Processor). The article and reference gives credence to the recent rumors of UI changes to the Apple CHUD Developer tools, and MONster.app showing support for 4 processors,” Mudbug writes for MacRumors.com.
Full article with link to the IBM document here.
Last week, a MacRumors Page 2 article reported that the most recent Apple CHUD Developer tools had made minor UI changes allowing for the possibility of upcoming Quad processor Macs. More evidence pointing specifically to Quad processor support was also noted in the MONster.app that showed checkboxes for 4 CPUs and internal references to a processor called the PPC 970MP. See related articles below for more information and links.
Everything Apple has screenshots of Apple’s newest CHUD 4.1.0 toolset that includes the latest MONster.app. This updated version includes clues for a new Apple Quad G5 Power Mac, which would utilize two dual-core 970MP chips.
Related MacDailyNews articles:
Apple’s developer tools hint at dual-core processors and quad Power Macs – March 11, 2005
RUMOR: Apple to hit 3GHz with G5 in early 2005, Quad G5 systems, PowerBook G5 coming soon? – November 17, 2004