We've tentatively pencilled in November 2008 as a launch window for Intel's Core i7 processors, and with just a month to go, Canadian retailer PCVonline has put up placeholder pages for Intel's trio of upcoming parts.
According to PCV, Core i7 pricing will begin at $339.95, and the launch models shape up as follows:
| Model number | Intel Core i7 920 | Intel Core i7 940 | Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product code | BX80601920 | BX80601940 | BX80601965 |
| Clock | 2.66GHz | 2.93GHz | 3.20GHz |
| Cores | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Process | 45nm | 45nm | 45nm |
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1366 | LGA1366 |
| TDP | 130W | 130W | 130W |
| L2 cache | 256KB per core | 256KB per core | 256KB per core |
| L3 cache | 8MB shared | 8MB shared | 8MB shared |
| Price | $339.95 | $649.95 | $1,099.95 |
Intel itself hasn't yet announced a launch date or estimated retail pricing, but PCV's product pages suggest that an announcement will occur sooner rather than later.
Source: PCVonline.com
