Intel launched the iconic 8086 processor 40 years ago, with its debut marking a watershed moment in computing history. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 8086, Intel is launching the Core i7-8086K.
The 8086 had a 5MHz frequency, and as an homage to the chipset the Core i7-8086K goes all the way up to 5GHz, becoming the first CPU from the company to do so.
The i7-8086K has a 5.0GHz boost clock with a base clock of 4.0GHz. The hexa-core CPU is built on the same platform as the Core i7-8700K, which goes up to 4.7GHz, but with increased frequencies. The 8086K slots into a 300-series motherboard, and being an unlocked SKU, you'll be able to overclock it beyond 5GHz.
The Core i7-8086K will go on sale starting June 8 — which is the same day the 8086 launched 40 years ago — and Intel has announced that it will give away 8,086 units of the CPU as a way of thanking its community.
You'll be able to enter the contest by heading to Intel's sweepstakes site, which will go live shortly.
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