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New 2010 Intel® Core i7 Processor

Extreme Edition(Gulftown)

Press Deck: February 24, 2010

2Copyright© 2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. INTEL CONFIDENTIAL

Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionThe world’s fastest1, smartest PC processor

1 Intel® Based on SPECint_rate_base2006* scores. Results have been based on internal Intel® analysis and are provided for informational purposes only. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. See http://www.Intel.com/performance/desktop/extreme/index.htm or http://www.intel.com/performance/mobile/extreme/index.htm for additional information.

2 Warning: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications.

Super‐smartIntel® Turbo Boost Technology provides processing power exactly where and when you need it most

Ultra‐threadedIntel® Hyper-Threading Technology delivers unmatched 12-threaded performance capability across 6 physical cores

Absolutely uncompromisedOverclocking-enabled2 to allow tuning of your system for extra performance

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Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionPowered By Intel 32nm Westmere Architecture

All dates, product descriptions, availability, and plans are forecasts and subject to change without notice.

Penryn Nehalem Sandy BridgeWestmere

NEWMicroarchitecture

45nm


32nm

NEWProcess Technology

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NEW Process Technology

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Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture Intel® Microarchitecturecodename Nehalem

Future Intel® Microarchitecture

On Track

Intel® Core™ i7-980X

Intel’s first 32nm desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Die Map32nm Westmere High-k + Metal Gate Transistors

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Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionThe world’s fastest1, smartest processor unleashed

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Super smart desktop processor architecture• 32nm Westmere

architecture

• 6 cores, 12 threads

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology delivers full processing power exactly where and when you need it

Unrivaled on highly threaded games and digital media• Distribution of AI, physics

and rendering across multiple threads delivers intense gaming experience

• Faster video encode, image rendering, audio production, and real-time preview

Flexibility and performance without limits

• Compatible with Intel® X58 Express Chipset

• Overclocking-enabled for extra performance

• Support for Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP) and Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

1 Intel® Based on SPECint_rate_base2006* scores. Results have been based on internal Intel® analysis and are provided for informational purposes only. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. See http://www.Intel.com/performance/desktop/extreme/index.htm or http://www.intel.com/performance/mobile/extreme/index.htm for additional information.

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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific systems and/or components and reflect approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware, software, or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and performance of Intel products, visit www.intel.com/performance/resources/limits.htm

* Other brand and names are the property of their respective owners

Intel® Core™ i7-980X processor Extreme Edition versus Intel® Core™ i7-975 processor Extreme Edition

34%BETTER

VideoEffects

Adobe* After Effects

37%BETTER

3DRendering

CINEBENCH* 10.0

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Game Physics and AI

3DMark*Vantage CPU

New Levels of Breakaway PerformanceIntel® Core™ i7-980X processor vs. previous generation

Benchmarking details and configuration details in Appendix

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Intel® Core™ i7-975 Processor Extreme Edition (4C/8T, 8M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI)

Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition (6C/12T, 12M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI)

Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition Gaming Performance Overview

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Advanced Photo Editing

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Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition3D Content Creator Performance Overview

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Measures compute intensive performance pushing CPU and memory to the limit Ray Tracing 3D Rendering

“I want the fastest desktop processor” “I need a PC that works as fast as I think”


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionSummary of Product Features

• 6 Cores, 12 Threads

• Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

• Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• Drop-in compatible with Intel® X58 Express Chipset-based motherboards**

• 12 MB Intel® Smart Cache

• Integrated Memory Controller– 3 channels of DDR3 1066 MHz

• Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (QPI)

• SSE4.1 & SSE4.2 Instructions

* *BIOS update required


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Editionwith Intel® X58 Express Chipset

• 32nm, 2nd Generation Hi-K metal gate process

• Compatible with Intel® X58 Express Chipset

• Key Features:– 6 Cores / 12 threads– 12MB L3 Cache– Intel® Turbo Boost Technology– Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology– AES-NI: 7 new processor instructions – IMC with DDR3 1066 MHz memory support– Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profiles– Intel® QuickPath Interconnect (Intel ® QPI); up

to 25.6GB/sec bandwidth– PCI Express* 2.0 discrete graphics; 2x16 or

4x8 configurations– LGA 1366 Socket– 130W TDP

*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Intel® X58 Express Chipset

Intel® QPI

3Ch. 2 DPC DDR3 1066

2x16 or 4x8 PCIe 2.0

32nm Intel® Core i7-980X processor

ICH 10/R• 6 SATA ports

• 12 USB 2.0 ports


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionFeatures & Benefits

Feature Benefit

32nm Intel Microarchitecture Next Generation dynamically scalable microarchitecture Energy-efficient architecture

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Dynamically increases the processor’s frequency as needed by taking advantage

of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits

Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTechnology

Delivers two processing threads per physical core for a total of 12 threads for massive computational throughput, allowing highly threaded applications to get more work done faster

12M Intel® Smart Cache Faster access to your data by enabling dynamic and efficient allocation of cache

to match the needs of each core for efficient data storage and manipulation

Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI)

Provides 12 new processor instructions that help to improve performance for AES encryption and decryption algorithms

Integrated memory controller (IMC) – 3ch DDR3, up to 1066 MHz

Improves performance with lower latency & higher memory bandwidth for data intensive applications

PCI Express* 2.0 graphics; 2x16 or 4x8 configurations

Enables single, dual or quad discrete graphics card configurations for maximum gaming performance flexibility

Halogen Free* Support for Halogen free component packages

*Applies only to halogenated flame retardants and PVC in components. Halogens are below 900 PPM bromine and 900 PPM chlorine.


Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Dynamically Delivering Optimal Performance

Single-Threaded Workload < TDPHighly Threaded Workload < TDP

Without Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

With Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Core™ i7-980XUp to +133 MHz

(per core when multiple cores are active)

Intel® Core™ i7-980XUp to +266 MHz

(per core when a single core is active)


Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Family Comparison

1. NOTE: Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See www.intel.com/products/processor_number for details.

2. Refers to the maximum single-core frequency that can be achieved with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

Brand Name & Processor Number1

Base Clock Speed (GHz)

Turbo Frequency2

(GHz)Cores/

Threads Cache Memory Support TDP Pricing

(1Ku)

Intel® Core™ i7-980X 3.33 Up to 3.6** 6/12 12 MB3 channels

DDR3-1066130W $999

Intel® Core™ i7-975 3.33 Up to 3.6 4/8 8 MB3 channels

DDR3-1066130W $999

Intel® Core™ i7-960 3.20 Up to 3.46 4/8 8 MB 3 channels DDR3-1066 130W $562

Intel® Core™ i7-920 2.66 Up to 2.93 4.8 8 MB 3 channels DDR3-1066 130W $284

Intel® Core™ i7-870 2.93 Up to 3.6 4/8 8 MB 2 channelsDDR3-1333 95W $562

Intel® Core™ i7-860 2.80 Up to 3.46 4/8 8 MB 2 channelsDDR3-1333 95W $284

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** Up to 3.46GHz on multi-core turbo mode

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Desktop Multi-Core ISV EnablingFor Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition

Intel is working with 100+ ISVs on multi-core optimizations

Partial list of ISVs

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Sony Vegas Pro 9.0c (64-bit)

Professional Video, Audio and Blu-ray* Disc CreationOptimized for the Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor

Work without the WAIT• Multi-threaded playback engine simultaneously

processes multiple frames for high quality real-time previews

Get DONE quicker using all 12 Processor threads• Multi-threaded render engine spreads frame

processing, effects, and encode tasks across all 12 processor threads

“Sony has proactively designed Vegas Pro to be highly parallel. As a result, Vegas Pro 9.0c automatically takes advantage of all 12 CPU threads on the Intel® Core™ i7-980X, resulting in faster rendering of video projects. The Intel Core i7-980X processor is an optimum platform for video professionals using Sony Vegas Pro 9.0c.”— John Freeborg, VP Technology, Sony Creative Software


** Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.** MAXON CINEMA 4D R11.5 is available now; MAXON CINEBENCH R11.5 is scheduled for release in Feb 2010

MAXON CINEMA 4D R11.5 & CINEBENCH* R11.5**

Professional 3D Animation SoftwareOptimized for the Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor

Faster Photorealistic Rendering• Multi-threaded render engine uses all 12

processor threads to simultaneously perform global illumination, ray-tracing, and post-processing effects

• Portions of the rendered image are intelligently assigned to processor threads for optimal utilization and maximum performance

“MAXON CINEMA 4D and CINEBENCH are designed to take advantage of all available processor threads. Our new, optimized and render engine intelligently divides render tasks across the threads for a more evenly distributed workload, giving us maximum throughput and performance. We see faster render performance with MAXON CINEMA 4D and the Intel® Core™ i7-980X. For our users this means faster previews and final rendering, and the ability to create even more complex scenes with more objects, more effects, and higher resolutions.”— Harald Schneider, CTO MAXON Computer


* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.** This title has not yet been released to market. Information on this slide is based on ongoing development.

Napoleon: Total War*

Hybrid turn base/Real Time Strategy (RTS) Game Optimized for the Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor

See visible difference with increased Core count **

• Multi-threaded engine allows greater animation detail and physical realism resulting in a far higher visual fidelity

More headroom for more complex physics and animation**

• Multi-threaded engine offloads physics, AI and animation across all CPU cores

Extra cores on Intel Core i7-980X processor allow greater animation detail resulting in a far higher visual fidelity

Feb. 26, 2010 release date

Previous Generation

Intel® Core™ i7-980X


R.U.S.E.*Ubisoft's World War 2 real-time strategy game

Optimized for the Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor

See visible difference with increased core count on Intel® Core™ i7-980X**

• Multi-threaded engine allows greater animation detail and physical realism resulting in a far higher visual fidelity

• Horses & cows are animated

• The lowest level of detail is removed ; when zooming all the way out, you still have a low-res model of the terrain and not a simple texture

“Without multi-core, R.U.S.E.™ couldn't exist in its current form… With the increased core count, the Intel Core i7-980X processor platform will really show off our technology, as our engine will be able to perform in all cores and show off millions of objects.”— Cédric Le Dressay, Technical Director and Founder of Eugen Systems

~Q2, 2010 release window

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.** This title has not yet been released to market. Information on this slide is based on ongoing development.


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionRetail boxed product available worldwide

Retail boxed version includes:

• Intel® Core™ i7-980X processor Extreme Edition

• New Intel® DBX-B thermal solution for optimized overclocking1 performance

1 Warning: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications.


New Intel® DBX-B Thermal SolutionDesigned for Intel® Core™ i7-980X processor

• Optimized for Intel® Core™ i7-980X processor to enable enhanced overclocking performance

• Designed to exceed thermal requirements even while set to quiet mode operation

• Technical details:− Tested to a 50x gravity shock force –

equivalent to more than a 3 ft drop while integrated into a system

− Idle CPU acoustics under 20 dBA at 800 RPM

− Maximum acoustics under heavy load is below 35 dBA at 1800 RPMShips in retail boxed version of Intel®

Core™ i7-980X processor Extreme Edition


40+ unique board designs from:

– Intel– Asus– Gigabyte– MSI– Foxconn– EVGA– Biostar– plus many more

Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme EditionDrop in compatible with existing motherboards!**

* *BIOS update required


Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Editionand Intel® X58 Express Chipset

High End Desktop Platform DX58SO


Memory OEM Products

Dominator Series

Intel Extreme Series

DDR3 Viper Series

HyperX XMP

Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) Now certified for Intel® Core™ i7-980X

Processor Extreme Edition**

• Performance-oriented expansion of standard DDR3 memory specification

• Memory DIMM kits certified for triple channel mode, ensuring optimal performance

• Designed for ultimate flexibility with predefined and certified memory optimizations

• Intel “Supports” Identifier badge on memory packaging for easy identification in retail

* * Consult motherboard manufacturer for Intel® XMP support details

Partial list of Intel XMP memory vendors

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Summary

New Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition Delivers Breakaway Performance

Silicon Innovation Continues with First6-core 32nm Westmere Desktop Processor

Products Available Worldwide withStrong Industry Support


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HD Video Encoding Video Effects Advanced Photo Editing


Configuration 2: Intel® Core™ i7-975 Processor Extreme Edition (8M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) on Gigabyte* GA-X58A-UD7, 12GB (6x2GB) Micron* 16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 DDR3-1066 (7-7-7-20), Sapphire* ATI Radeon HD5970, Intel® X25-M Solid State Drive, 160GB SATA II 2.5in, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023, (BIOS:Pre-production, Intel® Chipset INF: 9.1.1.1025, Graphics: Catalyst 9.12), Microsoft* Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit RTM

System Configurations


Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and / or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may

affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit

http://www.intel.com/performance/

Configuration 1: Intel® Core™ i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition (12M Cache, 3.33 GHz, 6.40 GT/s Intel® QPI) on Gigabyte* GA-X58A-UD7, 12GB (6x2GB) Micron* 16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 DDR3-1066 (7-7-7-20), Sapphire* ATI Radeon HD5970, Intel® X25-M Solid State Drive, 160GB SATA II 2.5in, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023, (BIOS:Pre-production, Intel® Chipset INF: 9.1.1.1025, Graphics: Catalyst 9.12), Microsoft* Windows* 7 Ultimate 64-bit RTM

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