Game without compromise.

Go beyond performance with Intel Core processors.

Be everything you want to be, in-game and out, with optimized performance and new features that let you play harder and work smarter.

Designed for the needs of todays gamers.

Newly optimized hybrid architecture and industry-leading technology enable you to go beyond gaming and creation.1 From progressing in-game to advancing in real life, Intel empowers you to be your best self.

• Performance-cores Unleashes the capability to optimize the latest games and gaming software.
• Efficient-cores Provides multitasking power to work, play, and most importantly game together

Overclock with ease

Customize your performance to meet your precise needs with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility.3

Game smarter

Expanded Intel Smart Cache sizes accelerate your processor for stable gameplay and higher, more consistent FPS.

Realize your dream build

Intel Core processors offer versatility with support for:

600 or 700 series motherboards

DDR4 or DDR5 memory4

Up to PCIe Gen 5 components6

Up to Wi-Fi 7 networks5

Power your imagination.

• Performance hybrid architecture can easily run streaming software in the background while prioritizing gameplay
• Intel Thread Director dynamically assigns tasks so you can do it all without slowing down

This new generation of processors continue to utilize Intels performance hybrid architecture1to optimize your gaming, content creation, and productivity. Take advantage of platform innovation designed for delivering flexibility and supercharge your CPU performance with a powerful suite of tuning and overclocking tools. Support for the Intel 700 series chipsets and backwards compatibility with the Intel 600 series chipsets allow you to access the features you need for any task. Whether you are working, streaming, gaming, or creating, Intel Core desktop processors deliver the ultimate immersive experience.

Extended Core Technology

Intel Core desktop processors feature enhancements and technologies designed to enable the experiences you are looking for. These processors feature performance hybrid architecture1, combining two core microarchitectures on a single processor die. This architecture features Performance-cores, Efficient-cores and Intel Thread Director2. With up to 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores) and up to 32 threads. The Intel Core i9 processor P-cores are capable of reaching 6.0 Ghz with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost3, 4to elevate performance. The Intel Core i7 processor Efficient-cores have been increased, with now up to 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) and 28 threads to handle demanding multitasking workloads. Intel Core desktop processors include a suite of advanced tools and technologies, Intel Dynamic Tuning Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology3, Intel Thermal Velocity Boost3, 4, Intel Adaptive Boost3, 4, and more.

Immersive Experiences

Whether you’re interested in overclocking, graphics technologies, or connectivity features, Intel Core desktop processors deliver the features to enable immersive experiences. Featuring overclocking tools for both experts and new users; Intel Extreme Tuning Utility5, Intel Extreme Memory Profile5, and Intel Dynamic Memory Boost5, 6help deliver intelligent overclocking performance to get more from unlocked processors. Intel graphics technologies are more than just integrated graphicsthey enable next-gen immersive experiences. With Intel Ultra-High-Definition Graphics featuring Xe architecture7. Supporting up to for concurrent DDI ports, and up to 8K HDR support and enhanced media support7. This new generation of processors supports discrete Intel Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig). Wi-Fi 7 will expand upon the innovation of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E to not only enable faster speeds, but dramatically improve responsiveness and reliability for future usages that demand extreme consistency and precision. Take advantage of Bluetooth LE Audio support for true wireless stereo, higher-fidelity sound, and new audio sharing capabilities.

Accelerating Platform Innovation

Designed for industry-leading technology while delivering platform flexibility. Compatibility with Intel 600 and 700 series chipset-based motherboards8offers you the flexibility to upgrade without compromising on performance or features. Take advantage of DDR5 support with speeds up to 5600 MT/s, for high bandwidth, and enhanced productivity, as well as continued DDR4 support up to 3200 MT/s. With next-level I/O integration, this platform has up to 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes9for a high-speed GPU, SSD or other add-in cards. It also offers up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes and up to 8 DMI 4.0 lanes for fast communication for components. Discrete Thunderbolt 4 technology supports connected accessories with up to 40 Gbps bandwidth.

Features at a Glance

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