7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7

1. WELCOME

2. Intel Core i7 Processor

3. CONTENT
1.INTRODUCTION
What is Processor ?
Generation of Processor
2. INTEL CORE i7
3. Generation of Intel Core i7 Processor
4. FEATURES
5.SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTION SET
6. Intel 6th Generation vs Intel 7th Generation
7.ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
8. COMPARISON
9. CONCLUSION
10. REFERENCES

4. INTRODUCTION
• What is Processor ?
A processor is multipurpose, programmable device that read binary instructions from
memory, accepts binary data as input and processes data according to that instruction, and provides
results as output.
It has computing and decision-making capability.
• Generation of Processor
In this section we discuss the generations of processor of Intel family.
• Intel 4004:
Intel 4004 is the first 4-bit microprocessor with single-chip IC processor.
Its Clock rate 740 kHz, bus width 4 bits, Number of transistors 2,300, Addressable
memory bytes 640 bytes, Programmable memory 4kb.
Originally designed to be used in Busicom calculator.

5. • Intel 8008:
Intel 8008 is introduced in April 1, 1972.
It is a first 8-bit microprocessor with 500 kHz clock speed,
8 bit bus, Number of transistors 3,500, and addressable memory 16 kb.
Originally designed to be used in Data point 2200 microcomputer.
• Intel 8086:
Intel 8086 is introduced in June 8, 1978.
It is a 16-bit microprocessor with 10 MHz clock speed.
16 bit data bus, 20 bits address,
Number of transistors 29,000 and addressable memory 1 mb.
First used in the Compaq Deskpro IBM PC compatible computers.
• Intel 80386:
Intel 80836 is the first 32-bit microprocessor incorporating several main-
frame computer Features.
It has extensive memory management capabilities.
Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 1.0μm. (micrometer)
It has integrated memory management unit.
• Intel 80486:
It is the first Intel microprocessor with internal cache memory.
Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 1.0μm and 0.8μm

6. •Pentium processor:
The Pentium is highly sophisticated compared to 80486.
They are Superscalar architecture,
Pentium processor has several new feature as compared to 80486
Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 0.8μm and 0.6μm and 0.35μm
• Pentium 4 processor:
The Pentium 4 microprocessor provides high performance for high end applications.
Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used in
0.18μm and 0.13μm(micrometer)and 90nm and 65nm(nanometer).
The Pentium 4 microprocessor is externally superior microprocessor based on The Intel Net
Burst micro-architecture.
• Core processor:
Core processor means it having more than one core working simultaneously to complete the
operation within time.
It uses the size of manufacture technology 65 nm.
It includes dual core Processor.

7. • Core 2 processor:
Core 2 processor uses quad core architecture.
It uses the 65nm and 45nm size of core size.
As it is quad core so 4 cores working simultaneously to work faster.
Semiconductor manufacturing process technology used is 65nm (nanometer).
• Intel Core i3:
This particular Intel processor is the entry level processor of this new series of Intel
processors.
It uses hyper threading technology.
This processor consists of 2-4 cores.
Contains a 3-4 MB Cache.
• Intel Core i5:
This is the mid-size processor of this series.
This processor consists of 2-4 cores.
The main difference is that it has a higher clock speed than the Core i3.
This is also a heat and energy efficient processor
It also uses hyper threading technology for a boost in performance.
The cache of the Core i5 is bigger than the Core i3(3-8 MB).
It also uses turbo boost technology

8. Intel Core i7
• The Intel Core i7 processor is the best desktop processor family on
the Planet.
• fastest, intelligent, multi-core technology
• Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores
within a single processor.
• It provide multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use
environments.
• It is the combination of Intel Turbo Boost technology and Intel
Hyper- Threading technology, which maximizes performance
• Intel® HD Graphics deliver advanced performance and the new
media engine for captivating visuals.
• With the ability to view premium content up to 4K UHD.
• 7th gen Intel Core processor family allow users to enjoy amazing
and vibrant multimedia experiences.
• It also enables powerful photo & video editing, multiple video
streams, 360° videos and 4K UHD video.

9. 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor

10. Generation of Intel Core i7 Processor
In this section we discuss the generations of INTEL CORE i7 processor of Intel family.
1st generation (Nehalem micro-architecture)
• 1st gen core i series processors are based on the Nehalem micro-architecture.
• Nehalem micro-architecture featuring a "graphics media accelerator“.
• 3rd level cache (up to 12MB).
• Nehalem doesn't need a GPU to handle display.
• It's also faster than previous generations because it can access memory faster,
2nd generation (Sandy Bridge micro-architecture)
• 2nd gen Core i series processors are based on the Sandy Bridge micro-architecture.
• Sandy Bridge also drew less power than Nehalem.
• Sandy Bridge is faster than Nehalem because fetch instructions quicker.
• It support video encode/decode, major vector processing.
• Also, Sandy Bridge can actually play some games on low settings without a graphics-
card.

11. 3rd generation (Ivy Bridge micro-architecture)
•3rd gen Core i series processors are based on the Ivy Bridge micro-architecture.
•Ivy Bridge is about the same as Sandy Bridge.
•Iess power.
•almost-competent gaming capabilities.
•adding features to improve floating point performance and a new random number-
generator
4th generation (Haswell micro-architecture)
• 4th gen Core i series processors are based on the Haswell microarchitecture.
• featuring one more arithmetic/logic unit.
• one more address generation unit, and better memory controller.
• Haswell also greatly improved the GPU versus Ivy Bridge.
• 128MB L4 cache / dedicated video memory.
• Graphics performance approaching mid-range graphics cards.

12. 5th generation (Broadwell micro-architecture)
•5th gen Core i series processors are based on the Broadwell microarchitecture.
•Intel's tick-tock principle as the next step in semiconductor fabrication.
•Broadwell microarchitecture are marketed based Celeron, Pentium or Xeon
chips.
6th generation (Skylake micro-architecture)
• 6th gen Core i series processors are based on the Skylake microarchitecture.
• Skylake microarchitecture launched in August 2015
• Skylake is a microarchitecture redesign using the same 14 nm manufacturing process
Technology.
• According to Intel,the redesign brings greater CPU and GPU performance and reduced
power consumption.
7th generation (Kaby Lake micro-architecture)
• 7th gen Core i series processors are based on the Kaby Lake micro-architecture.
• Kaby Lake microarchitecture launched August 30, 2016.
• Kaby Lake is produced using a 14 nanometer manufacturing process technology.
• 15x better on 4K UHD, 360 video usages.
• 3x better battery life while watching 4K.
• 7th gen core i series processor is the best processor than older generation.

13. FEATURES
Quad-Core Processor:
•Provides four complete execution cores in a single processor with 256KB of L2 cache
and 8MB of L3 cache.
• Users can experience better multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance across
many types of applications
8 MB Intel Smart Cache:
• This large last-level cache enables dynamic and efficient allocation of shared cache
to all four cores to match the needs of various applications for
ultra-efficient data storage and manipulation.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology:
• The processor supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology which allows two
logical processors create the capability for a computer to perform certain tasks
simultaneously.

14. Intel Turbo Boost Technology:
• Intel Turbo Boost Technology is one of the many exciting new features that Intel has
built into core i7 processor. It automatically allows processor cores to run faster than
the base operating frequency
• The maximum frequency of Intel Turbo Boost Technology is dependent on the
number of active cores.

15. Intel® HD Graphics:
• Intel® HD Graphics deliver advanced performance and the new media engine for
Captivating visuals.
• With 7th Gen Intel Core processors, users can easily watch, create, edit, share, and game.
• With the ability to view premium content up to 4K UHD
• Intel® HD Graphics allow users to enjoy amazing and vibrant multimedia
experiences on compatible displays.
• It also enables powerful photo & video editing, multiple video streams, 360° videos and
high resolution video chat.
• In addition, users can play their favorite PC games

16. SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTION SET
Specifications:
Intel® Smart Cache 8 MB
Clock frequency 2.66 GHz to 3.33GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Intel Virtualization Technology Yes
Intel 64-bit architecture Yes
Processor Graphics Intel® HD Graphics
Number of Memory Channels 3 (DDR3 1066 MHz)
Core Voltage 1.18V-1.21V
No of Transistors 731 million
Manufacturing technology 45 nm
4K UHD Yes

17. Instruction Set:
Name Description
MMX MMX SIMD instructions
SSE Streaming SIMD
Extensions (SSE)
instructions
SSE2 Streaming SIMD
Extensions 2 instructions
SSE3 Streaming SIMD
Extensions 3 instructions
SSSE3 Supplemental Streaming
SIMD Extensions 3
instructions
SSE4 Streaming SIMD
Extensions 4 instructions

18. Intel 6th Generation vs Intel 7th Generation

20. COMPARISON

21. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Advantages:
Big cache size:
This processor has 8 Mb last level caches shared among four cores. This helps to increase
Instruction execution speed.
Very fast:
Using the combination of Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading
Technology processor speed is becomes faster. It is very fast processor as compared to other processor.
Power Consumption:
Power consumption of core i7 processor is better as compared to other processor.
Streaming:
View multiple video streams simultaneously, Support for additional formats of 4K UHD,
360 contents streams.

22. Disadvantages
• The main disadvantage of core i7 7th gen processor is its cost, It a expensive
processor as compared to previous processor.
• Its cost is over 50000 Rs
Cost:

23. CONCLUSION
•We have finally got acquainted with the new Core i7 processors, the best
solutions on Kaby Lake micro architecture targeted for desktop systems.
•It supports new interesting technologies, such as Turbo Boost, and has an
integrated memory controller.
•It is more energy efficient and produces less heat.
•The core i7 utilizes Hyper-Threading technology with unexpected
performance.
•Intel Core i7 7th gen processors deliver an incredible breakthrough in PC
performance.

24. REFERENCES
1. http://www.intel.com/
2. http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corei7
3. www.intel.com/technology/turboboost/index
4. Intel Core Processor i7 (research) - “Digit” Magazine
5. www.hexus.net
6. www.neoseeker.com

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