Now that Core i7 reviews have hit the streets, it’s time for Geeks3D to offer a quick overview of this new technology.
Intel’s new processor, called Core i7, is based on Nehalem architecture and has four physical processor cores and a triple-channel DDR3 memory controller.
Core i7 main specifications:
- 3 models:
- Core i7 Extrem 965: 3.2GHz / DDR3 1333
- Core i7 940: 2.93GHz / DDR3 1066
- Core i7 920: 2.67GHz / DDR3 1066
- 4 hyperthreaded physical cores (8 logical cores)
- integrated momory controller DDR3
- 64kb L1 cache per core
- 256kb L2 cache per core
- 8Mb L3 cache
- transistors: 731 million / 45nm
- socket: LGA1366
This new CPU requires a new motherboard based on Intel X58 chipset with the new socket LGA 1366:
English reviews:
- Nehalem Revolution: Intel’s Core i7 Processor Complete Review @ PC Perspective
- Inside the Nehalem: Intel’s New Core i7 Microarchitecture @ PC Perspective
- Intel Core i7 Processors: Nehalem and X58 Have Arrived @ HotHardware
- Intel Core i7 920 and 965 review @ Guru3D
- Core i7 Multi-GPU SLI Crossfire Game performance review @ Guru3D
- Intel Core i7 CPU & DX58SO X58 Platform @ Benchmark Reviews
- Gateway FX6800-01e Review – Intel Core i7 (Nehalem) Powered Gaming Rig @ SlashGear
French reviews:
- Top chrono : Intel Core i7 Extreme 965, benchs & overclocking @ TT-Hardware
- Dossier : l’Intel Core i7 en pratique @ HardWare.fr
- Test du Core i7 920 @ PC INpact
- Intel Nehalem : processeurs Core i7 @ matbe
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