Windows Computers Intel i7

Nahelam

Nahelam is the name of the new Intel Core i7 processor. It is a 'tock' in the Intel cycle, meaning an architectural change. As opposed to a 'tick' which is a silicon build change.

Quick list of noticable changes:

• No more front-side-bus, it's more like AMD with integrated memory controller in the processor
• True quad-core die, not two dual core dies on one processor
• Automatically clock the processor if only one is active
• 45 nm lithography, same as Penryn
• Maximum 1.65 Volt for the DRAM bus/controller
• New socket, 1366 pins, because of the integrated memory controller

Motherboard

At launch only the Intel and Asus