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There's a wide range of Intel® Core™ processors that will enable you to take your game where you want it to go. Intel® Core™ i7 processors offer smart features, including 6 core, 12 thread hyper-threading, and extra GHz on demand.¹ Or you can enhance your play with processors that enable all the features you want from overclocking² to amazing performance—with up to 18 dedicated cores and 36 threads. Intel® Core™ X-series processors provide the power and flexibility that you need on the ultimate platform.

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Intel® Processors for Gaming

Processor Number	Clock Speed	Cache	# of Cores / #of Threads	Max TDP / Power	Memory Types	Graphics
Intel® Core™ i9-7980XE Processor	2.6 GHz	24.75 MB	18/36	165W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i9-7960X Processor	2.8 GHz	22 MB	16/32	165W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i9-7940X Processor	3.1 GHz	19.25 MB	14/28	165W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i9-7920X Processor	2.9 GHz	16.5 MB	12/24	140W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i9-7900X Processor	3.3 GHz	13.75 MB	10/20	140W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i7-7820X Processor	3.6 GHz	11 MB	8/16	140W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i7-7800X Processor	3.5 GHz	8.25 MB	6/12	140W	Four channels DDR4-2400	NA
Intel® Core™ i7-7740X Processor	4.3 GHz	8 MB	4/8	112W	Four channels DDR4-2666	NA
Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK Processor	2.9 GHz	12 MB	6/12	45W	Two channels DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8850H Processor	2.6 GHz	9 MB	6/12	45W	Two channels DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8809G Processor	3.1 GHz	8 MB	4/8	100W Target Package TDP	Two channels DDR4-2400	Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8750H Processor	2.2 GHz	9 MB	6/12	45W	Two channels DDR4-2400	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8709G Processor	3.1 GHz	8 MB	4/8	100W Target Package TDP	Two channels DDR4-2400	Radeon RX Vega M GH Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8706G Processor	3.1 GHz	8 MB	4/8	65W Target Package TDP	Two channels DDR4-2400	Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8705G Processor	3.1 GHz	8 MB	4/8	65W Target Package TDP	Two channels DDR4-2400	Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, Intel® HD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor	3.2 GHz	12 MB	6/12	65W	Two channels DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics 630
Intel® Core™ i7-8700K Processor	3.7 GHz	12 MB	6/12	95W	Two channels DDR4-2666	Intel® UHD Graphics 630

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Components

Check out the additional Intel® hardware that enables the best gaming systems.

Intel® Optane™ and 750 series Solid State Drives (SSD) add workstation-class high performance and industry-leading endurance to your gaming system. High-resolution graphics load faster, details render more clearly, and games run more smoothly.

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Intel® Optane™ memory is a new premium class of non-volatile memory that provides you with fast access to large sets of data, unleashing amazing new experiences for those who demand high performance while maintaining high capacities.

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For extreme gaming and overclocking in high-end desktop rigs, choose a sophisticated heat pipe like the Intel® Thermal Solution TS13X liquid cool system, which uses special coolant-filled tubes to prevent your CPU from overheating.

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Product and Performance Information

Intel® technologies’ features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/processors/core/core-i7ee-processor.html.

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.

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