Intel Core i7-870 & i5-750 – Nehalem for the Mainstream

by Rob Williams on September 7, 2009 in Processors

The wait for Intel’s Lynnfield has been long, but it’s safe to say that it’s been well worth it. They may be considered “mainstream” models, but the new Core i5 and i7 processors are powerful. Expect faster performance, improved power consumption and greater efficiency. With the i5-750 set to sell for $199, the time to build that new PC is now.

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1. Introduction
2. Taking a Look at Lynnfield
3. Turbo Gets a Boost
4. Test System & Methodology
5. Workstation: Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinebench, POV-Ray
6. Multi-Media: Adobe Lightroom, TMPGEnc Xpress
7. Multi-Media: ProShow Gold, Sandra Multi-Media
8. Mathematics: Sandra Arithmetic, Crypto, Microsoft Excel
9. System: Sandra Memory, Multi-Core Efficiency
10. Gaming: Call of Duty: World at War, Half-Life 2: Episode Two
11. Gaming: Crysis Warhead, 3DMark Vantage
12. Power Consumption, Final Thoughts

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Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.