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Unlocked Kaby Lake Core i3-7350K Pending?
For a few days now there is world that Intel might release a Kaby lake model processor in the Core i3 series with an unlocked multiplier, a K model .
The specific overclockable Core i3 model will be the Core i3-7350K (2C/2T). The Intel Core i3-7350K would run with a maximum boost frequency of 4.2GHz out of the box. This unlocked multiplier 'K' chip will be a dual-core part with four threads (2C/4T). It has a L3 cache of 4MBand 91W TDP:
| Process node: | 14nm Plus |
| Number of cores: | 2 |
| Number of threads: | 4 |
| Base clock speed: | 4.0GHz |
| Max clock speed: | 4.2GHz |
| L3 cache: | 4MB |
| Max power draw: | 91 watts |
| Parent socket: | LGA 1151 |
| Price: | $180 |
This processor would be based on the latest 14nm “Plus” process node, which builds upon 14nm FinFET process technology that shrinks processor components down to an small size using fin-shaped transistors. The “Plus” version provides better processor performance and improved power efficiency over the older manufacturing process. Intel did this once before with a Pentium G3258 processor (Haswell) which kcoked ass (our review here).
There are the other two “K” models in the upcoming lineup:
| Core i7-7700K | Core i5-7600K | |
| Process node: | 14nm Plus | 14nm Plus |
| Number of cores: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads: | 8 | 4 |
| Base clock speed: | 4.2GHz | 3.8GHz |
| Max clock speed: | 4.5GHz | 4.2GHz |
| L3 cache: | 8MB | 6MB |
| Max power draw: | 91 watts | 91 watts |
| Parent socket: | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 |
| Price: | $350 | $240 |
All three will serve as Intel’s fastest chip in each of the three upcoming seventh-generation i3/i5/i7 processor categories. So far, Intel appears ready to include two additional, “locked” chips in the Core i7 family, six models in the i5 family, and four models in the i3 family. The seventh-generation lineup will also consist of five Pentium-branded models with two cores and an overall maximum base speed of 3.7GHz.
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#5359391 Posted on: 11/16/2016 12:07 PM
i would love to play with it
i would love to play with it
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#5359487 Posted on: 11/16/2016 04:50 PM
Can't say I understand its position in the market with a price like that.
Can't say I understand its position in the market with a price like that.
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#5359494 Posted on: 11/16/2016 04:58 PM
$180 seems to be a little high in my opinion.130-140.
$180 seems to be a little high in my opinion.130-140.
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#5359499 Posted on: 11/16/2016 05:08 PM
I know Intel is dumb with pricing, but I honestly don't think they're dumb enough to have something so much worse for such a minor price decrease.
This, to my knowledge, is the first overclockable Intel dual core since Core2. To my recollection, many world record overclocks involved dual cores, even when 4+ core options were available. It's possible to get an i7 to reach 5GHz without liquid cooling. Imagine how much higher an i3 could possibly get.
I know Intel is dumb with pricing, but I honestly don't think they're dumb enough to have something so much worse for such a minor price decrease.
This, to my knowledge, is the first overclockable Intel dual core since Core2. To my recollection, many world record overclocks involved dual cores, even when 4+ core options were available. It's possible to get an i7 to reach 5GHz without liquid cooling. Imagine how much higher an i3 could possibly get.
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#5359500 Posted on: 11/16/2016 05:08 PM
Can't see a point in it at all...
Can't see a point in it at all...
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#5359502 Posted on: 11/16/2016 05:13 PM
This seems like an awesome product, but at a price like that...Don't think so.
This seems like an awesome product, but at a price like that...Don't think so.
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#5359527 Posted on: 11/16/2016 06:11 PM
Zen 8 core will apparently be £300 or so, let's see how that changes things...
Zen 8 core will apparently be £300 or so, let's see how that changes things...
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#5359626 Posted on: 11/16/2016 10:06 PM
This, to my knowledge, is the first overclockable Intel dual core since Core2.
nope there was the Pentium G3258 in 1150 and it was really fun and get very high in freq on air cooling...
but yeah it was an inexpensive CPU too (60Euro).
This, to my knowledge, is the first overclockable Intel dual core since Core2.
nope there was the Pentium G3258 in 1150 and it was really fun and get very high in freq on air cooling...
but yeah it was an inexpensive CPU too (60Euro).
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#5359657 Posted on: 11/16/2016 11:20 PM
it better reach 6ghz+ on air for that price
heh maybe they think its 2008, I remember my E8400 costing around 180$ too
it better reach 6ghz+ on air for that price
heh maybe they think its 2008, I remember my E8400 costing around 180$ too
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#5359703 Posted on: 11/17/2016 02:46 AM
Intels pricing has already killed this product the pentium k was only around 80$ usd end now its only 96$ cad + tax.
Intels pricing has already killed this product the pentium k was only around 80$ usd end now its only 96$ cad + tax.
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#5359734 Posted on: 11/17/2016 05:39 AM
Hilbert...there is a few spelling mistakes in your thread
1--For a few days now there is "world"-- must be word
2--The specific overclockable Core i3 model will be the Core i3-7350K (2C/2T). The Intel Core i3-7350K would run with a maximum boost frequency of 4.2GHz out of the box. This unlocked multiplier 'K' chip will be a dual-core part with four threads (2C/4T). --so now there is 2 K models according to what you wrote?
3--It has a L3 cache of 4MBand 91W TDP..no idea what this is
4--which builds upon 14nm FinFET process technology that shrinks processor components down to "an" small size --must be a
5-- which "kcoked" ass--kicked
Hilbert...there is a few spelling mistakes in your thread
1--For a few days now there is "world"-- must be word
2--The specific overclockable Core i3 model will be the Core i3-7350K (2C/2T). The Intel Core i3-7350K would run with a maximum boost frequency of 4.2GHz out of the box. This unlocked multiplier 'K' chip will be a dual-core part with four threads (2C/4T). --so now there is 2 K models according to what you wrote?
3--It has a L3 cache of 4MBand 91W TDP..no idea what this is
4--which builds upon 14nm FinFET process technology that shrinks processor components down to "an" small size --must be a
5-- which "kcoked" ass--kicked
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#5359768 Posted on: 11/17/2016 09:18 AM
Please don't correct Hilbert's spelling - it's part of the character of his site! We all know what he means 99% of the time!
No one reviews products (especially gfx cards) with as much passion as this guy, and his English-as-a-second-language adds to the charm man.
Please don't correct Hilbert's spelling - it's part of the character of his site! We all know what he means 99% of the time!
No one reviews products (especially gfx cards) with as much passion as this guy, and his English-as-a-second-language adds to the charm man.
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#5359823 Posted on: 11/17/2016 12:50 PM
I gave up on ever expecting Intel to release an unlocked i3 and bought a 6320 for my HTPC.
I hope Intel does release it unlocked, then maybe I can pick one up cheap in a couple of years to play around with.
I gave up on ever expecting Intel to release an unlocked i3 and bought a 6320 for my HTPC.
I hope Intel does release it unlocked, then maybe I can pick one up cheap in a couple of years to play around with.
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#5359851 Posted on: 11/17/2016 02:36 PM
nope there was the Pentium G3258 in 1150 and it was really fun and get very high in freq on air cooling...
but yeah it was an inexpensive CPU too (60Euro).
Plus the i3-530 could overclock.
nope there was the Pentium G3258 in 1150 and it was really fun and get very high in freq on air cooling...
but yeah it was an inexpensive CPU too (60Euro).
Plus the i3-530 could overclock.
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So it will cost roughly 5-10$ less than the i5-7500, if they put that precise model again with skylake pricing (which I see no reason why they shouldn't). Then it would be a rather pointless product if it's in the price range of the i5, even though it will have an unlocked multiplier and 4 threads. The additional price you will have to pay for a Z motherboard and an aftermarket cooler will make it an even worse buy, going for a H motherboard with a locked i5 with stock cooling will be cheaper and perform probably as well if not better.