Intel has been a global giant when it comes to the world of processors that power PCs, laptops and even smartphones in some cases. The company is now working on their gen next processor for PCs, and if early leaks are to be believed, it is going to be a monster of a device! The processor, which is expected to be the Intel Core i9 7980XE, is all set to come out with an impressive engineering! Let us take a closer look:
Intel Core i9 7980XE
The upcoming Intel i9 processor is expected to be the most powerful processor in the markets. Not only would it help take PCs to the next level, it would also shake up things for the competitors! Reports indicate that the Intel i9 processor would come in many variants. However, the most powerful of them all, the Intel Core i9 7980 XE would feature 18 cores and 36 Threads!
At a time where 4 cored processors on PC are considered a standard, an 18 cored processor would change the game completely. Leaked information showcases Intel plans to launch 7 variants of the Intel i9 processor, out of which the aforementioned Intel Core i9 7980 XE is the most powerful. The i9 processors would come in the following variants:
- Intel i9-7800X: 6 Cores, 12 Threads (To launch in June)
- Intel i9-7820X: 8 Cores, 16 Threads (To launch in June)
- Intel i9-7900X: 10 Cores, 20 Threads (To launch in June)
- Intel i9-7920X: 12 Cores, 24 Threads (To launch in August)
- Intel i9-7940X: 14 Cores, 28 Threads (Launch date undisclosed)
- Intel i9-7960X: 16 Cores, 32 Threads (Launch date undisclosed)
- Intel i9-7980XE: 18 Cores, 36 Threads (Launch date undisclosed)
The upcoming Intel i9 processors are all set to attract the ‘power users’. Intel wants to attract the gamers and video producers, who need high-end graphic rending abilities, and thanks to these monster processors, it would be made possible. Intel Core i9 7980 XE does look like a game changer. In addition to the Core i9 processors, Intel is also expected to launch the following processors:
- Intel i5-7640X: 4 Cores, 4 Threads (To launch in June)
- Intel i7-7740X: 4 Cores, 8 Threads (To launch in June)
