Intel launches Core i7 Processors

In a media launch this afternoon, Intel claims to deliver the fastest desktop processor on the planet ever with the introduction of the Core i7 CPU.

The Intel Core i7 processors are the newest line to go out of the fab under the Nehalem family (45nm process). All 3 new processors are quad cores with the re-introduction of hyperthreading (HT) to effectively deliver 8 cores.

Of course, better speeds always come at a price:

Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz – $284PHP 16,667INR 24,069EUR 270CNY 2,067 (~ Php14,200USD 242INR 20,513EUR 230CNY 1,762)
Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz – $562PHP 32,981INR 47,629EUR 535CNY 4,090 (~ Php28,100USD 479INR 40,593EUR 456CNY 3,487)
Intel Core i7 965 3.2GHz Extreme Edition – $999PHP 58,627INR 84,665EUR 951CNY 7,271 (~ Php49,950USD 851INR 72,158EUR 811CNY 6,199)

On top of that, the system will only support DDR3 1066MHz which is still a bit expensive today compared to the standard DDR2. With the Extreme Edition (Core i7 965), Intel has also removed the overspeed protection so hard core users and gamers can easily overclock their rig.