Intel unveils 8th Gen Intel Core processor family for desktops, including its best-ever gaming chip

· New 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors and Intel Z370 chipset ideal for gamers, content creators and overclockers

· Includes a new Intel Core i7 desktop processor that is the best gaming processor ever from Intel², first-ever six-core Intel Core i5 desktop processor and four-core Intel Core i3 desktop processor

 · Performance boosts that deliver frame rate improvements of up to 25%³ compared with 7th Gen Intel Core for smooth gaming experiences

Source: Intel. The Core i7 processor.

The 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processor family positions Intel as the choice for speed, accuracy, power, format compatibility and high-quality graphics creation and consumption. The new desktop processor family is built for gamers, content creators and overclockers who require premium performance.

Ranging from the Intel Core i3 to Intel Core i7, these processors deliver premium performance, opening the door for a new level of faster, easier and more immersive experiences. This new family introduces the first-ever six-core Intel Core i5 desktop processor and first-ever four-core Intel Core i3 desktop processor.

The family offers a wide range of performance options for consumers with unlocked¹ "K” processors that deliver maximum tuning flexibility at each brand level and up to 40 platform PCIe 3.0 lanes for system expandability on graphics, storage and I/O.

The top of the product stack – the Intel Core i7-8700K – is Intel’s best gaming desktop processor ever². It is capable of 4.7 GHz maximum single-core turbo frequency, the highest frequency ever from Intel thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, making it a performance powerhouse for both single and multithreaded applications.

“We are laser-focused on giving the enthusiast community the ultimate desktop experience, from chart-topping performance to a platform that can flex with their needs,” said Anand Srivatsa, GM, Desktop Platform Group at Intel. “Our 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors deliver tremendous improvements across the board and – for gamers, in particular– offer an unbeatable experience.”

Fluid, vivid gaming

Compared with 7th Gen Intel Core, gamers gain up to 25% more frames per second³ on demanding games like Gears of War 4. Performance while mega-tasking is now critical so game + stream + record is now up to two times faster⁵ compared with a three-year-old machine.

Advanced content creation

Edit 4K 360-degree videos with ease – up to 32% faster⁶compared with the previous generation – plus, edit content up to 65% faster⁴ compared with a three-year-old PC.

Better overclocking¹

Performance matters with overclocking. The 8th Gen Intel Core unlocked¹ "K” processors will overclock to higher levels than prior generations. Intel has added new features to enhance the experience, including per core overclocking, max memory ratio up to 8,400 MTps, real-time memory latency control, extended phase locked loop (PLL) trim controls, enhanced package power delivery, and updated Intel Extreme Tuning Utility and Intel Extreme Memory Profile.

The new Intel Z370 chipset provides improved power delivery needed for the new six-core processors to reach their maximum performance as well as enhanced package power delivery for overclocking and memory routing support. More than 50 new motherboard and system designs will be available from leading providers.

Launch and load faster

Add Intel Optane memory to desktop computer with an 8th Gen Intel Core processor to gain additional accelerated system responsiveness, up to 2.1 times faster⁷ compared with a five-year-old desktop with HDD alone.

Interested?

The 8th Gen Intel Core desktop processors will be available beginning October 5, 2017.

Configurations include:

8th Gen: Intel Core i7-8700K processor, Power Limit 1 (PL1)=95W thermal design power (TDP), 6C12T, Turbo up to 4.7GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti
Memory: 2x8GB
Storage: Intel SSD 545 Series 240GB
OS: Windows 10 RS2

Gen-1: Intel Core  i7-7700K processor, PL1=91W TDP, 4C8T, Turbo up to 4.5GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti
Memory: 2x8GB
Storage: Intel SSD 545 Series 240GB
OS: Windows 10 RS2

Three-year-old: Intel Core i7-4790K processor, PL1=84W TDP, 4C8T, Turbo up to 4.4GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti
Memory: 2x8GB
Storage: Intel SSD 545 Series 240GB
OS: Windows 10 RS2

Five-year-old: Intel Core i5-3470 processor, PL1=77W TDP, 4C4T, Turbo up to 3.6GHz
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 2500
Memory: 2x8GB
Storage: Western Digital HDD Black 1TB
OS: Windows 10 RS2

Note: intel.com software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimised for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations, and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. For more information, go to www.intel.com/benchmarks.   

1 Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details. 

2 As measured by a sampling of AAA (top) game titles using the games' benchmark mode measuring frames per second (FPS) on Intel Core i7-8700K processor. 

3 As measured by Gears of War 4 workload – benchmark mode – comparing Intel Core i7-8700K processor (6C/12T) vs Intel Core i7-7700K processor (4C/8T) 

4 As measured by Photo Editing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom workload comparing Intel Core i7-8700K processor (6C/12T) vs. Intel Core i7-4790K processor (4C/8T). 

5 As measured by the Mega-tasking Gaming Scenario on Playerunknown’s battleground (PUGB) – benchmark mode – comparing Intel Core i7-8700K processor (6C/12T) vs Intel Core i7-4790K processor (4C/8T) 

6 As measured by 4K Video Adobe Premier Pro workload comparing Intel Core i7-8700K processor (6C/12T) vs Intel Core i7-7700K processor (4C/8T). 

7 As measured by SYSmark 2014 SE (Second Edition) Responsiveness Subtest comparing Intel Core i5-8400 (6C/6T) with 16GB Intel Optane Memory vs Intel Core i5-3470 processor without Intel Optane memory.