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Intel releases specifications for Core i9 12 to 18-core processor series

Intel is releasing the specifications for the 12- to 18-core processors: Intel Core i9-7920X, Intel Core i9-7940X, Intel Core i9-7960X and the Extreme Edition Intel Core i9-7980XE processors.

The new X-series processor family can support mega-tasking with simultaneous, compute-intensive, multithreaded workloads, powered by up to 18 cores and 36 threads, says Intel. With up to 68 PCIe 3.0 lanes on the platform, people have the ability to expand their systems with fast SSDs, up to four discrete GFX cards and Thunderbolt 3 drives.

Content creators can expect up to 20 percent better performance for VR content creation and up to 30 percent faster 4K video editing over the previous generation, says Intel.

The 12-core Intel Core X-series processor will be available starting on Aug. 28, and 14- to 18-core Intel Core X-series processors will be available starting Sept. 25.

[Image courtesy: Intel]

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