What are the maximum frequencies that are available in core i7 processors now?
I ask this because I'm looking for a new desktop PC these days. I currently have an ancient core two duo Pentium D processor runninf at 3.4 GHz, surprisingly all the PCs I have found so far are either very close to this frequency or slower.
Hello mohab mate is this for a build? if so just go to here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...icroprocessors and take your pick
Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Refresh Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K - Newegg.com - Newegg.com
4.0 standard clock; socket 1150; introduced a year or so ago.
Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1151 95W BX80662I76700K Desktop Processor Intel® HD Graphics 530 - Newegg.com
4.0 standard clock; socket 1151; introduced a month ago.
But you need to realize that processors of the current generation do more work per clock than do processors of earlier generations. So you have to consider more than the clock speed. Additionally, the type of work you will do on the PC should be considered. Finally, the motherboards used with newer processors typically have features and improved technology not found on older motherboards. You may or may not benefit from this improved technology, but you should at least be aware of it and examine it.
But you need to realize that processors of the current generation do more work per clock than do processors of earlier generations. So you have to consider more than the clock speed.
A bit OT but that is worth knowing as I am up for a new Skylake i5 shortly
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