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In this undated photo released by Intel Corp., shown is a computer board that houses an 80-Core Teraflops Research Chip. The chip promises to perform calculations as quickly an entire data center while consuming as much energy as a light bulb. Intel's latest chip is still in the research phase, but it marks an important breakthrough for an industry obsessed with obtaining the highest amount of performance for the lowest energy consumption. (AP Photo/Intel Corp.) ** **