Intel Core I7 940 (Nehalem)

INTRODUCTION

It's that time again. Intel is releasing its Core I7 940 2.93GHz CPU, code named Nehalem. While it might be hard to remember and spell, it's a true joy to drive. The Core I7 940 processor we'll be taking a look at today impressed us on so many levels that it's hard to capsulize the effect it had on us. From the moment we popped it into it's larger socket 1366 home we were blown away by the increase in performance we saw.

With it's native Quad design incorporating an Integrated Memory Controller, and sharing a huge 8MB L3 cache, it was love at first bench. We know that you're all aching to know if they overclock. That's probably the number one question we've been getting. You'll be glad to know they overclock better and easier than any quad we've ever had our hands on. If you've got an existing quad, be afraid, be very afraid. If you're not driving one of these beauties, you're not going to be happy until you are.

About Intel

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