Core i7 "Haswell-E" Engineering Sample Pictured

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 07:33

Here's the first picture of Intel's next-generation Core i7 HEDT (high-end desktop) processor, codenamed "Haswell-E." Based on Intel's latest "Haswell" micro-architecture, the chip will be Intel's first HEDT processor to ship with eight cores, and the first client CPU to ship with next-generation DDR4 memory interface. In addition to IPC improvements over "Ivy Bridge" that come with "Haswell," the chip integrates a quad-channel DDR4 integrated memory controller, with native memory speeds of DDR4-2133 MHz; a PCI-Express gen 3.0 root complex with a total of 40 PCI-Express lanes, and yet the same DMI 2.0 (4 GB/s) chipset bus.

Built into the LGA2011-3 socket, "Haswell-E" will be incompatible with current LGA2011 motherboards, as the notches of the package will vary from LGA2011 "Ivy Bridge-E." Intel will introduce the new X99 Express chipset, featuring all 6 Gb/s SATA ports, integrated USB 3.0 controllers, and a PCI-Express gen 2.0 root complex for third-party onboard controllers. Interestingly, there's no mention of SATA-Express, which Intel's next-generation 9-series chipset for Core "Broadwell" platforms reportedly ships with; and X99 isn't looking too different from today's Z87 chipset. With engineering samples already out, it wouldn't surprise us if Intel launches "Haswell-E" along the sidelines of any of next year's big-three trade-shows (CES, CeBIT, and Computex).

http://www.techpowerup.com/195745/core-i7-haswell-e-engineering-sample-pictured.html

OLDPHART · 13 Dec 2013 at 08:40

Good morning kaaps, just beat me to it.

H-E -->Supports DDR4. :cool:

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 08:46

OLDPHART said:
Good morning kaaps, just beat me to it.

H-E -->Supports DDR4.

Boomstick777 · 13 Dec 2013 at 09:11

This is more like it, 8 cores and DDR4 yes plz.

Kaapstad · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:02

Boomstick777 said:
This is more like it, 8 cores and DDR4 yes plz.

I hope they clock quite a bit higher than 3.0ghz though.

233 · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:04

Where's the shut up and take my money gif when you need it

When is it out I want shiny new toys

pgi947 · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:04

First es chips are near always low clocks, iirc the 3960x es was clocked at 2.4 or 2.6ghz.

Looking forward to this, any idea what the high end memory dimms will come clocked at?

Martini1991 · 13 Dec 2013 at 10:07

1st Desktop 8 core CPU.

Bitchy!

Phixsator · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:10

I will most likely be jumping on 2nd iteration of this as ive just purchased a 4770k. Looking forward to it.

wazza300 · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:19

I wonder how hot they will run with 8 cores?

aren't intel dropping the onchip vrm's?

MooMoo444 · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:22

Martini1991 said:
1st Desktop 8 core CPU.

Bitchy!

AMD have had an 8 core desktop CPU for ages

Boomstick777 · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:23

MooMoo444 said:
AMD have had an 8 core desktop CPU for ages

Yeah but this will be a real 8 core

Boomstick777 · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:24

Kaapstad said:
I hope they clock quite a bit higher than 3.0ghz though.

That's an engineering sample though, guessing retail will see 3.4ghz > 4.0ghz turbo on the 5960X and probably 3.3ghz > 3.9ghz on the 5930K.

Finally a worthy upgrade, I hope the 5930K is also an 8 core, and the 5820K is a 6 core.

If the 5930K is an 8core than I'm going 5930K + 16GB / 32GB DDR4. Plenty of time to save up lol.

OLDPHART · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:30

Core i7 "Haswell-E" Engineering Sample Surfaces

"At launch Intel is understood to be intending to ship two versions of the chip: an “X” ,or extreme edition of the chip, as well as a “K” edition." :cool:

Full Story guru3d-

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/core_i7_haswell_e_engineering_sample_surfaces.html

Boomstick777 · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:32

OLDPHART said:
Core i7 "Haswell-E" Engineering Sample Surfaces

"At launch Intel is understood to be intending to ship two versions of the chip: an “X” ,or extreme edition of the chip, as well as a “K” edition."

Full Story guru3d-

http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/core_i7_haswell_e_engineering_sample_surfaces.html

Reading that article it looks like the actual retail might ship with 3Ghz clock speed

Hmm, that doesn't bode well for power consumption / overclocking. A higher clocked 4770K would likely still be better for gaming..

Akagi · 13 Dec 2013 at 11:49

MooMoo444 said:
AMD have had an 8 core desktop CPU for ages

Pssh, that doesn't count!

Alkalinepro5 · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:11

Finally some real progress!

2014 is really the year to upgrade/build a new pc IMHO.

Martini1991 · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:17

MooMoo444 said:
AMD have had an 8 core desktop CPU for ages

That's why it's bitchy

mmj_uk · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:30

First 8 core CPU that actually performs like an 8 core, rather than a 4 core.

Martini1991 · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:31

The best desktop 8 core would have been better