Interestingly, Intel is not using the Core i7 branding as it did in previous years, but is adding a new number: 9. The Core i9 range could be in response to AMD's Ryzen processors, which have been described as similar to the Core i5 and i7.
Instead of cutting profits and competing on price, Intel could try to position the new chips as "better than Ryzen 7" by using a new name.
AMD, of course, has already announced its Threadripper line, which is expected to be called Ryzen 9. Intel has bested AMD's 32-core flagship chip with the 36-core monster i9-7980XE, but AMD may be keeping such a chip under wraps for now.
Release date and price of Intel Core i9
Pricing will be key, although $1,999 for the i9-7980XE processors will put a dent in anyone's wallet. This is Intel's first consumer processor to come with a teraflop of processing power. Along with the 7980XE, there are 10-, 12-, 14-, and 16-core alternatives, with the 10-core i9-7900X going on sale for $999.
When will it be released new line Intel Core i9 processors?
Release date: June 2017
At Computex 2017, Intel said the new processors would be available "shortly." This applies to the Core i9-7900X.
The I9-7920X will go on sale in August, but the other three processors do not yet have an official release date.
Intel Core i9 Processor Specifications
The processors will require a motherboard with an LGA 2066 (R4) socket and the X299 chipset, which is part of the Basin Falls platform.
Attentive readers will have noticed that there are three Core i7 models in this table: Skylake-X is not only Core i9. (However, the i7-7740X is based on the Kaby Lake core).
There is also one Core i5 model. These cheaper processors are aimed at enthusiasts who want an overclockable processor that works within a tighter budget.
All of Intel's new i9 chips come with a base clock speed of 3.3 GHz and are capable of boosting up to 4.3 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 and up to 4.5 GHz with Turbo Boost 3.0.
- They have 1MB of L2 cache, which is four times more than the Core i7-7700K.
- All Core i9s support quad-channel DDR4-2666 memory.
- X299 chipset
Intel has introduced an all-new Core i9 series, base and Turbo Boost clock speeds are lower compared to other Core-i7 models in the lineup, but this processor has 10 cores with HyperThreading, 13.75MB of L3 cache, and features a massive 44 PCIe slots. Intel has revealed the names of its upcoming Core i9 processors, which include the 12-core Core i9-7920X; 14-core Core i9-7940X; The 16-core Core i9-7960X and the insane 18-core Core i9-7980XE.
All Core-X processors will use the new Intel X299 chipset, which uses the new LGA 2066 socket. The new chipset introduced features such as DMI 3.0, which should help improve battery life and support Intel Optane memory. It also provides I/O capabilities such as support for up to 24 PCIe 3.0 lanes, up to eight SATA 3.0 ports, and up to 10 USB 3.0 ports. New motherboards from Intel partners are expected to arrive in the coming months.
Here's how the X299 chipset compares to the X99 chipset:
X299 motherboards double up throughput SATA and USB connectors compared to X99 and allow the use of up to ten USB 3.0 ports and eight SATA III ports.
There are 24 PCIe lanes on the chipset, but the additional lanes supported by the processor itself can be used by the motherboard for things like NVMe.
It's worth noting the performance between the 7820X and 7900X. This $400 gap seems huge and out of place compared to the rest of the processors in the series, which never break $300. Intel is clearly concerned about the Ryzen 7 1800X and making sure it has the ability to compete, and feels awkward about the upcoming Threadripper processors. Evaluating 10-core processors today without knowing what AMD is going to do about it is a risk and could put Intel in the same position as when it released Ryzen 7.
The Core i7-7800X is another interesting part. Priced at just $389, it has 6 cores, 12 threads, a 3.5GHz base clock and 4.0GHz Turbo Boost, 28 PCIe lanes, and the same four-lane interface as the processors above it. This processor will only be $50 more expensive than the Core i7-7700K, which we consider Intel's flagship processor, a quad-core processor that runs on the Z270 chipset.
Conclusion
These are very interesting processors. They offer no new features over the Core i7-7700K or Core i5-7600K, but only run at higher frequencies (eg 100 MHz on the 7740X). They don't see any more PCIe integration, they don't have too much cache. They are basically the same Kaby Lake design that we recognized earlier, but in a new package and prepared for a new set of motherboards. Is this an advantage? It's hard to say yet, but overall the X299 motherboard market will be more expensive than the Z270 motherboard market, meaning you'll pay more for your own processor. Does TDP add extra headroom for overclocking? But what they have stated is that they wanted to offer an option for consumers who would like the "absolute fastest gaming processor" with the best clock speeds at a reasonable price.
Video: The latest Intel Core i9 processors
Some two years have passed since Intel abandoned its regular “tick-tock” processor launch strategy, and we have already managed to observe as many as 7 families within the eighth generation alone, and in total, generations within the 14-nm process technology have already changed three jokes. And this is not the end: while 10 nm is lagging, the ninth generation of Intel Core is going on sale, which, however, upon closer examination turns out to be not much niner than the previous one.
For those who have completely lost the logic of the events taking place, I will give summary previous episodes.
| Generation | Microarchitecture | Technical process | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Sandy Bridge | 32 nm | 2011 |
| 3rd | Ivy Bridge | 22 nm | 2012 |
| 4th | Haswell | 22 nm | 2013 |
| 5th | Broadwell | 14 nm | 2014 |
| 6th | Skylake | 14 nm | 2015 |
| 7th | Kaby Lake | 14 nm+ | 2016 |
| 8th | Kaby Lake-R Coffee Lake-S Kaby Lake-G Coffee Lake-U/H Whiskey Lake-U Amber Lake-Y Cannon Lake-U |
14 nm+ 14 nm++ 14 nm+ 14 nm++ 14 nm++ 14 nm+ 10 nm |
2017 2017-2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 2018 |
| 9th | Coffee Lake | 14 nm | 2018 |
| Price | Cores | TDP | Frequency | Cash | Memory | iGPU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core i9-9900K | $488 | 8 / 16 | 95W | 3.6 / 5.0 | 16 MB | 2666 | UHD 630 |
| Core i7-9700K | $374 | 8 / 8 | 95W | 3.6 / 4.9 | 12 MB | 2666 | UHD 630 |
| Core i5-9600K | $262 | 6 / 6 | 95W | 3.7 / 4.6 | 9 MB | 2666 | UHD 630 |
| Core i7-8086K | $425 | 6 / 12 | 95W | 4.0 / 5.0 | 12 MB | 2666 | UHD 630 |
Next in the row is the Core i7-9700K - the same 8 cores, but without hyperthreading. The base frequency is 3.6 GHz also with a TDP of 95 W, but only one core can be overclocked to 4.9 GHz. Finally, the third copy, Core i5-9600K - 6 cores, 6 threads. All three models have the letter K in their names, which stands for “unlocked multiplier.” Another one common feature from the same area of overclocking: all of them have a layer of solder in their design for better cooling.
Traditionally, the release of a new family of Intel Core processors is accompanied by an update of motherboard lines from major manufacturers. This time, preparations began well in advance, and in the coming weeks all leading players promised to begin shipping new products based on the Intel Z390 chipset. Current board models based on the Z370 chipset will also support 9th generation processors after a firmware update. There are only two main differences between the Z370 and Z390, namely: Z390
- supports USB 3.1 Gen2 (10 Gbps, up to 6 ports),
- Has a built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi MAC (just add a radio module).
Presentation of 9th generation processors Core i9-9900K, Core i7-9700K and Core i5-9600K. The announcement took place October 8, 2018. Introducing the video:
What will be presented
In addition to the Z390 and the indicated 9th generation processors for the LGA1151 socket, Intel may announce a new 28-core, 56-thread Skylake-X processor, which the company already showed this year at Computex, demonstrating its stable overclocking to 5 GHz, although it was an industrial chiller was used. Also, on October 8, a new X599 chipset for the new multi-core Skylake-X processors may be announced. The specific names of these new multi-core processors, including the said 28-core processor, are not yet known. It is known, however, that they will have their own processor socket and X599 chipset. Read more about this in the article:
The new chipset from Intel will be called Z399 -
In addition, Core i3 for LGA1151 may be presented. Z399 chipset (X299 update) and Skylake-X processors for the LGA2066 processor socket on the updated Basin Falls architecture.
To date, the following specifications of upcoming processors are known:
| PC Tech News | Coffee Lake-R 2018 | Cores/Threads | Base Frequency | Boost | L3 cache | TDP | Price | Core i9-9900K | 8/16 | 3.6 GHz | 5.0 GHz (1/2 Cores) 4.8 GHz (4 Cores) 4.7 GHz (6/8 Cores) | 16 MB | 95W | 43,000 rub. BOX | Core i7-9700K | 8/8 | 3.6 GHz | 4.9 GHz (1 Core) 4.8 GHz (2 Cores) 4.7 GHz (4 Cores) 4.6 GHz (6/8 Cores) | 12 MB | 95W | 36,000 rub. BOX | Core i5-9600K | 6/6 | 3.7 GHz | 4.6 GHz (1 Core) 4.5 GHz (2 Cores) 4.4 GHz (4 Cores) 4.3 GHz (6 Cores) | 9 MB | 95W | 22,000 rub. BOX |
Intel and AMD are back at the battle of processors. With its new Ryzen processor, AMD is trying to be in no way inferior to Intel, which is also releasing a new series of Core i9 processors. And some talked about Intel's monopoly dominance in the desktop processor market. It turns out that such reports of a lack of competition are greatly exaggerated.
The Core i9 is currently the fastest desktop processor Intel has ever released. Naturally, it is also the fastest desktop processor in the world.
The Core i9 has many undeniable advantages to be the leader among processors. It features ten cores and starts at $999 for the Core i9-7900X version. And the eighteen-core Core i9-7980XE processor costs a whopping $1,999. That's much more than the dual- and quad-core cores we're used to. But for now, Intel only offers the average buyer the base level 7900X.
In addition to even greater speed, the Core i9 series has minor changes under the cut. It has a different cache hierarchy, a new version Turbo Boost, it supports quad-channel DDR4 memory and support for devices with Optane Memory.
Along with the release of Core i9, Intel also launched new models of Core i7 and Core i5 processors. They are part of a series Skylake-X from Intel, which runs on the new X299 chipset - the same as the Core i9. This means that you will need a new motherboard if you plan to use any of these new processors.
A number of new processors leads to a natural question: are new processors worth buying? Skylake-X? Intel continues to sell the previous Skylake And Kaby Lake Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 processors.
So which Intel processor should you buy?
Office clerk
I want a simple laptop that is ideal for office work
Common tasks to be solved: web browsing, Email, social networks, Microsoft Office, sometimes watching movies.
The good old Intel Core i3 should help you efficiently perform all office tasks and work with documents with ease. This is the cheapest, most energy-efficient Core processor that will give you more time battery life, when it comes to laptops. I would recommend purchasing Intel Core i3 7100, as one of the best starter processors.
The integrated Core i3 graphics chip is of course the biggest limitation. But even it has enough performance to watch movies in HD quality without problems.
You can also consider processors Intel Core series M, which are optimized for power and equipped with the best graphics chip HD 5300. Its cost is in the middle range between Core i3 and Core i5. The processor is available in laptops or 2-in-1 devices.
Student
I want to do many things at the same time and complete my schoolwork
Common tasks to be solved: watching movies, listening to music, social media, web browsing, Microsoft Office, mid-range games, specialized software depending on the course of study.
For students, you can offer either Intel Core M, or Intel Core i5, depending on needs.
If you don't play hard games, and you don't need video rendering applications, then Intel Core M should be ideal if you are talking about a laptop. Moreover, its good energy efficiency makes it ideal for long-term use.
In the case of desktop, most students will prefer Intel Core i5. They are designed for above average performance and even offer decent graphics. The i5 series also supports Turbo Boost to speed up tasks at the right time.
If you're building a desktop PC, get a quad-core Core i5. Even a basic processor level in the form Core i5 7500 Your computer must be fast and productive enough.
Gamer
I want to play the latest games at maximum settings
Common tasks to be solved: heavy gaming, screen recording, internet chat, intense multitasking.
If you are collecting gaming computer, then there are two possible scenarios. Either you start from scratch or upgrade your computer.
Those who upgrade their computer by replacing everything system unit or “motherboard - RAM - processor” combinations should look towards new processors on the X299 chipset.
If you are building a new high-end gaming PC, then the new Skylake-X series processors are the most suitable option. Such an upgrade will allow you to run any games for at least 2 or 3 years without experiencing any problems.
On the other hand, for those who have a modest PC upgrade budget, Core i3, Core i5 or even AMD Ryzen processors will be suitable options.
The starting point for this is Intel Core i5-7640X for 250 dollars. It has a quad-core processor, but without hyper-threading. This technology allows each physical processor core to be identified operating system like two logical cores. Which ultimately gives a significant increase in performance, since you have not four cores, but all eight.
Core i5 7600K The 7th generation also sells for $250, but has an unlocked overclocking multiplier.
Those looking for even more performance should look away Intel Core i7-7800X for 400 dollars. This is a 6-core processor, which, when hyper-threaded, provides 12 virtual cores and supports up to 28 PCI Express lanes. The Intel Core i7-7800X will allow you to cope with all heavy games and allow you to play comfortably at the highest settings.
Professional
I want to have the fastest computer
Common tasks to be solved: heavy games, video editing, 3D modeling.
Quite a lot of users are collecting real workhorses for themselves. From graphic designers and video editors to coders and architects software products, - they all need high computing performance of their computers. Such tasks can be solved by the Skylake-X series processor Intel Core i7-7820X for $680.
The main reasons to upgrade to the Skylake-X series over an Intel Xeon or existing Core i7 are cache and RAM.
CPU cache is one of those significant factors that slow down your PC. The new Skylake-X processor series processes cache much faster than all previous processor series. With Skylake-X you get a whopping 11MB of L3 cache.
Secondly, the Skylake-X series allows the use of quad-channel DDR4 memory, which theoretically allows you to add up to 64 GB random access memory. But it’s worth considering that memory support is without error correction (Xeons support ECC RAM).
Enthusiast
I want the best computer
Common tasks to be solved: absolutely any.
If you want the best, that means you buy the best. And now without a doubt in the processor market best processor Intel Core i9-7900X from $999. The rest of the filling can be very different, the number of options for a super computer is countless, but the top processor is always the same and now it is Core i9-7900X. Soon he will be replaced by eighteen nuclear bomb Core i9-7980XE, which will also be unattainable for AMD with its planned Threadripper processor. Or maybe not. The AMD chip was announced in August of this year, and the Intel processor will only go on sale at the end of this year.
In 2017, the global processor giant introduced its top-of-the-line Intel Core i9 processor. It is a high-performance processor that offers users unprecedented power. Computers with Intel processor i9 is an excellent solution for both an experienced gamer and a person who works on specialized software.
There are never too many nuclei
The Core i7 line boasted powerful processors, but Intel decided not to stop there and create processors that would outshine even the i7. This is how the Core i9 line appeared, the key advantages of which include:
- from 10 physical cores and 20 threads;
- high clock speed and support for Turbo Boost 3.0 technology;
- L3 cache level from 13.75 megabytes;
- support for four-channel memory mode;
- increased number of PCI Express 3.0 lanes.
Such processors are ready to unleash the potential of any modern Nvidia GeForce GTX 10 series video card. This means that you can try any modern games V high resolution and stable 60 frames per second (provided the video card has sufficient performance). Also, with such processors, you can not only play, but also simultaneously stream, encode or record gameplay.
The i9 gaming computer will be useful not only for gamers. Working with graphics and video often requires multi-threading, which significantly speeds up rendering times. i9 processors are the best in this regard. You will find an extensive catalog of i9-based computers in our store.
We offer the best
The assortment includes computers in various price categories. For gamers, there are systems with top-end video cards from Nvidia. If you need an i9 computer to run specialized software, you'll find builds with more RAM and high-speed SSD storage.
One of the main features of such processors is high heat dissipation. Only first-class systems can cope with it air cooling or water cooling. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can buy an i9 computer from us with one type of cooling or another. Liquid systems can cope with the hottest rocks and also differ low level noise.
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Our store specializes in selling first-class gaming systems capable of demonstrating maximum performance in games and other resource-intensive applications. We use modern components from famous brands. You can always change the assembly you like to suit your needs thanks to the convenient online configurator on our website. The store provides computers with pre-installed software and a guarantee for each product.
A powerful gaming PC with Core i9 is the choice of real gamers, and you can buy such a computer in the Edelweiss store. With us, clients will find competitively affordable prices, as well as free consultation.