Intel launches fastest processor on the planet

Anuradha Kodagoda

Intel Corporation introduced its most advanced desktop processor ever, the Intel(r) CoreT i7 processor.

The press conference was held yesterday and speaking on the occasion, Country Business Manager, Intel EM Limited - Sri Lanka Liaison Office Indika de Zoysa said, "Video, gaming, music - people who use their PCs for these purposes make very demanding customers because they require superior performance on time, all the time.

"Now, we are proud to deliver the fastest desktop processor in the world to this segment of the local market. The Core i7 is a revolution in terms of technology and performance - its development is a huge step forward within the industry and an absolute boon for users - guaranteeing an unparalleled experience"

"The Core i7 processor is the first member of a new family of Nehalem processor designs and is the most sophisticated ever built, with new technologies that boost performance on demand and maximise data throughput. The Core i7 processor speeds video editing, immersive games and other popular Internet and computer activities by up to 40 percent without increasing power consumption. This is the first time ever for any single processor to exceed a score of 100 points," he added.

Intel's unique Turbo Boost Technology accelerates performance to match a computer user's needs and workloads. The Core i7 also has the latest Intel power-saving technologies, allowing desktop to go into sleep status formerly reserved for Intel-based notebooks.

The Intel Core i7 processor also offers unrivalled performance for immersive 3-D games - over 40 percent faster than previous Intel high-performance processors on both the 3DMark Vantage CPU* physics and AI tests, popular industry computer benchmarks that measure gaming performance.

The Intel(r) CoreT i7 Extreme Edition, also removes over speed protection, allowing Intel's knowledgeable customers or hobbyists to further increase the chip's speed.