Intel introduced the first 8-core desktop processor. The new chip Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition (codenamed Haswell-E) supports 16 threads and memory DDR4, providing the highest performance desktop solutions. This was reported in a press release.
"We are pleased to introduce a new stage in the implementation of our concept of" re-inventing the desktop ", which we introduced earlier this year - said Lisa Graff, vice president and head of Intel Desktop Client Platform Group. - This family of products is aimed primarily at enthusiasts who seek maximum results when overclocked systems. We offer them the high speed, an even greater number of cores and overclocking, that is exactly what they really need. "
In the new line of Haswell-E includes three processors. The flagship model is the 8-core Core i7-5960X 3 GHz (3.5 GHz mode Turbo). Here, the L2 cache is available volume of 256 KB, L3 cache of 20 MB (2.5 MB per core), supported by 40 lines PCI Express 3.0. The processor is a 22-nm process technology, has a TDP of 140 watts and costs $ 999.
More affordable options Core i7-5930K and Core i7-5820K are 6-core. The first has the following characteristics: L3 cache of 15 MB, 40 lines PCI Express 3.0, the frequency of 3.5 / 3.7 GHz, the cost of $ 583. The second costs $ 389 and offers the L3 cache and 15 MB, but the lines are PCI Express 3.0 28 Clock frequency of the processor 3.3 / 3.6 GHz.
Compared with chips Core i7-4960X developers promise to increase productivity by 20% when working with 4K video format and 30% when working with 3D-graphics. Plus, this is the first Intel desktop platform with integrated interface Thunderbolt 2.
"The new platform Intel has made an impression on me - said Keltie Reeves, president of Falcon Northwest. - I've never seen such a large number of new technologies in a single product. Enthusiasts will be shocked by the opportunities that will provide them with the memory DDR4, 10 port SATA (6Gb / s), 40 PCI Express channels and chips with 8 cores. "
The new processors line Haswell-E will go on sale next week.