Intel® Core desktop processors feature enhancements and technologies designed to enable the experiences you seek. These processors have a performance hybrid architecture, combining two core microarchitectures into a single processor die. This architecture includes performance cores, efficient cores, and Intel® Thread Director. 

With up to 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores) and up to 32 threads. The P-cores of the Intel® Core i9 processor are capable of reaching 6.0 GHz with Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost to increase performance. The Efficient-cores of the Intel® Core i7 processor have been increased, now with up to 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) and 28 threads to handle demanding multitasking workloads. Intel® Core™ desktop processors include a range of advanced tools and technologies, Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology, Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Technology, Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel® Adaptive Boost, and more.

Whether you are interested in overclocking, graphics technologies, or connectivity features, Intel® Core desktop processors provide the features that enable exciting experiences. Featuring overclocking tools for both experts and new users: Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile, and Intel® Dynamic Memory Boost - they help deliver smart overclocking performance to get more out of unlocked processors. Intel® graphics technologies are more than just integrated graphics - they enable exciting next-generation experiences. 

With Intel® Ultra-High-Definition Graphics featuring Xe architecture. Supporting up to simultaneous DDI ports and HDR support up to 8K and enhanced media support. This new generation of processors supports discrete Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig). Wi-Fi 7 will extend the innovation of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E to enable not only faster speeds but also drastically improve responsiveness and reliability for future uses that require extreme consistency and precision. Benefit from Bluetooth LE Audio support for true wireless stereo, higher fidelity audio, and new audio sharing capabilities.

Designed for industry-leading technology while providing platform flexibility. Compatibility with motherboards featuring Intel® 600 and 700 series chipsets offers you the flexibility to upgrade without compromising on performance or features. Benefit from DDR5 support with speeds up to 5600 MT/s for high bandwidth and improved productivity, as well as continued DDR4 support up to 3200 MT/s. With next-level input/output integration, this platform features up to 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes for a high-speed GPU, SSD, or other add-in cards. It also offers up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes and up to 8 DMI 4.0 lanes for fast component communication. Discrete Thunderbolt™ 4 technology supports connected accessories with bandwidth up to 40 Gbps.