Intel to Launch 9th Generation Core

Intel is said to Launch 9th Generation Core i9, Core i7, Core i5 Processors in October: Report

Intel is said to launch the ninth-generation processers in October,

HIGHLIGHTS

• First mainstream Intel Core i9 desktop processor will debut on October,
• It will have eight cores and 16 threads

Intel is reportedly all set to refresh its range of Core processors by launching the ninth-generation models as early as October. Unlike the repeatedly delayed Cannon Lake chips that are so far rumoured to be based on all-new 10nm process, the upcoming ninth-generation Intel Core processors are said to be designed using a refined version of the existing 14nm process. The Santa Clara, California-based company is, however, reported to deliver higher clock speeds than the existing Core processors, 

Mulitiple motherboard vendors have confirmed that upcoming 9000-series of Intel processors will be compatible with existing Z3xx series motherboards. However, Intel is also expected to launch a new top-end Z390 platform controller along with its new 8-core desktop CPUs.

The leaked document confirmed that unlocked SKUs will arrive first, followed by the rest of the ninth-generation Core processors.