The processor features Socket LGA-1700 socket for installation on the PCB 30 MB of L3 cache memory provides excellent hit rate in short access time enabling improved system performance 10 nm enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient Intel 7 Architecture enables improved performance per watt and micro architecture makes it power-efficient Revolutionary performance and multitasking. With the highest clock speeds and a groundbreaking new architecture, you’ll be able to push your gameplay to new heights while secondary apps run seamlessly in the background. Up to 5.2 GHz Max Clock Speed(1) 16 Cores (8 Performance-cores, 8 Efficient-cores) 24 Threads (16 on Performance-cores, 8 on Efficient-cores) Unlocked and overclockable(2) Divide and conquer. Intel’s new performance hybrid architecture integrates two core families into a single CPU, keeping everything in your gaming universe running smoothly. Intel Thread Director prioritizes and manages workloads, sending tasks to the best core for the job.(4) P-cores are built for performance across single and lightly-threaded workloads, enhancing activities like gaming and productivity. E-cores are optimized for multi-threaded performance, minimizing interruptions from secondary tasks. Performance beyond the cores. The new processor architecture is also compatible with the latest platform innovations, giving you performance improvements throughout your PC. Support for PCIe Gen 5 and DDR5 for high-performance components like memory and graphics. Thunderbolt 4 and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) deliver fast transfer speeds and connections to peripherals.(5) Separate overclocking controls for both types of cores gives you nuanced personalization. TECH SPECS Single P-core Max/Base Speed 5.2/3.2 GHz Single E-core Max/Base Speed 3.9/2.4 GHz Processor base power 125W Intel Smart Cache 30MB Motherboard compatibility 600 series(3) Total CPU PCIe lanes 20 Memory speed DDR5 Socket 1700 Discrete graphics required? Yes