Intel Core i7

Intel Core i7 is currently a family of three Intel Desktop x86-64 processors, Core i7 is the first Intel family to be released using the Intel Nehalem microarchitecture and is the successor to the Intel Core 2 family. All three models are quad-core processors. The Core i7 identifier applies to the initial family of processors codenamed Bloomfield. The moniker Core i7 does not have a deeper meaning, but continues the use of the successful Core brand. Core i7 was officially launched on November 17, 2008 in the USA.

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Intel Core i7
MSRP $300 - $1,030
Release date November, 2008
Brand Intel
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
8 reviews
69
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6 positive
1 mixed
1 negative

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Pros:
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support for triple channel DDR3
+7agreedisagree

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latest, fastest architecture
+6agreedisagree

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first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
+6agreedisagree

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low idle power consumption
+4agreedisagree

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Decent Boxed Cooler
+4agreedisagree

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Backside support of CPU socket with a metal plate to avoid PCB warping
+3agreedisagree

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Very tight fit of CPU in socket
+3agreedisagree

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doesn't cost all that much - base processor is $300
+1agreedisagree

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New Socket with improved cooler mounting method
+1agreedisagree

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requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
+5agreedisagree

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high TDPs means these chips are very hot and use a lot of power
+3agreedisagree

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not that big of an upgrade for those interested in gaming
+2agreedisagree

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Only insanely-priced 965 XE has unlocked multiplier (Phenom II with unlocked multiplier is available at 1/4 the price)
+1agreedisagree


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Intel Core i7-920

• Intel Core i7 920 2.66GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor

• Core i7 I7-920 Quad Core Processor

UPC: 735858204736

EAN: 735858204736

MPN: BX80601920

Intel Core i7-940

• Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor

• Core i7 i7-940 Quad Core Processor

UPC: 735858204729

EAN: 5032037008990

MPN: BX80601940

Intel Core i7-965 Extreme

• Intel Core i7 965 3.2GHz 8M L3 Cache 6.4GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Extreme Processor

• Core i7 i7-965 Quad Core Processor

UPC: 735858204712

EAN: 735858204712

MPN: BX80601965

Competitors

Intel Core i7 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.  See the top picks in CPUs »
AMD Phenom II

AMD Phenom II

MSRP  $250.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • affordable prices compared to Intel's C2Q line
  • high performance - like a C2Q for productivity, competes with i7 in games
  • cheaper overall system cost (inexpensive motherboards and RAM compared to high end C2Q/i7 for similar performance)
Cons
  • early Phenom IIs meant as interm release - only good for those who desire to keep their high performance mainboard, ram etc... upgrading from a higher-end dual core?
  • no lower power model - designed for higher performance only
ProSCORE
2 reviews
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Comments

1.  avatar Darkstriker said:

Unhandy packaging
Mar 21, 2009 10:19am
2.  avatar Yale said:

cost of boards, CPUs and DDR3 RAM is significant
Mar 21, 2009 10:22am
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Darkstriker

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February 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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4 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
  • low idle power consumption
  • Decent Boxed Cooler
  • Backside support of CPU socket with a metal plate to avoid PCB warping
  • Very tight fit of CPU in socket
  • New Socket with improved cooler mounting method

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • high TDPs means these chips are very hot and use a lot of power
  • not that big of an upgrade for those interested in gaming
  • Only insanely-priced 965 XE has unlocked multiplier (Phenom II with unlocked multiplier is available at 1/4 the price)

Comments

"Unhandy packaging"

Competitors

Darkstriker prefers Intel Core i7 over AMD Phenom II
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rickzmond

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July 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
64
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7 pros
4 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
  • low idle power consumption
  • Decent Boxed Cooler
  • Backside support of CPU socket with a metal plate to avoid PCB warping
  • Very tight fit of CPU in socket

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • high TDPs means these chips are very hot and use a lot of power
  • not that big of an upgrade for those interested in gaming
  • Only insanely-priced 965 XE has unlocked multiplier (Phenom II with unlocked multiplier is available at 1/4 the price)

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bugalaman

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July 12, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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positive
9 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
  • low idle power consumption
  • Decent Boxed Cooler
  • Backside support of CPU socket with a metal plate to avoid PCB warping
  • Very tight fit of CPU in socket
  • doesn't cost all that much - base processor is $300
  • New Socket with improved cooler mounting method

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Yale

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November 18, 2008
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ProSCORE
57
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4 pros
3 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
  • doesn't cost all that much - base processor is $300

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • high TDPs means these chips are very hot and use a lot of power
  • not that big of an upgrade for those interested in gaming

Comments

"cost of boards, CPUs and DDR3 RAM is significant"

Competitors

Yale prefers AMD Phenom II over Intel Core i7
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Jan

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March 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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2 pros
0 cons
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Jan prefers Intel Core i7 over AMD Phenom II
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phenix1819

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June 6, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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4 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • first Intel processor to have an on die memory controller
  • Decent Boxed Cooler

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • not that big of an upgrade for those interested in gaming

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shadowtech

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February 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
67
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4 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • support for triple channel DDR3
  • latest, fastest architecture
  • low idle power consumption
  • doesn't cost all that much - base processor is $300

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • high TDPs means these chips are very hot and use a lot of power

Competitors

shadowtech prefers Intel Core i7 over AMD Phenom II
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S&M Computers

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July 17, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
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0 pros
2 cons
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • requires a new socket - impossible for people to just upgrade their CPUs
  • Only insanely-priced 965 XE has unlocked multiplier (Phenom II with unlocked multiplier is available at 1/4 the price)

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