Built for the Next Generation of Gaming. Game and multitask without compromise powered by Intel’s performance hybrid architecture on an unlocked processor. Discrete graphics required Compatible with Intel 600 series and 700 series chipset-based motherboards Intel Core i7 3.60 GHz processor offers more cache space and the hyper-threading architecture delivers high performance for demanding applications with better onboard graphics and faster turbo boost The Socket LGA-1700 socket allows processor to be placed on the PCB without soldering 11 MB L2 and 25 MB L3 cache offers supreme performance for computation intensive apps Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient


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Tech Specs

Single P-core Max/Base Speed5.0/3.6 GHz
Single E-core Max/Base Speed3.8/2.7 GHz
Processor base power125W
Intel Smart Cache25MB
Motherboard compatibility600 series(3)
Total CPU PCIe lanes20
Memory speedDDR5
Socket1700
Discrete graphics required?Yes

Performance that puts gaming first.

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.

Divide and conquer.

Performance beyond the cores.

Revolutionary performance and multitasking.


  • With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background.
  • Up to 5.0 GHz Max Clock Speed(1)
  • 12 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 4 Efficient-cores)
  • 20 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 4 on Efficient-cores)
  • Unlocked and overclockable(2)


Divide and conquer.


  • Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly.
  • Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4)
  • P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity.
  • E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks.


Performance beyond the cores.


  • The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC.
  • Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics.
  • Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5)
  • Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization.