Intel has introduced several high-performance desktop and server processors – the new Intel Core i5 processor family, two new Intel Core i7 processors and the Intel Xeon processor 3400 series bring Intel's latest Nehalem microarchitecture to mainstream desktop and entry server markets.

Formerly codenamed Lynnfield, the new chips are based on Intel's Nehalem microarchitecture. The processors, along with the new Intel P55 Express chipset, are available today.

All processors are lead- and halogen-free and feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology. The top-of-the-line Core i7 processors also support Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

The new Core i7 and i5 processors are the first Intel processors to integrate both a 16-lane PCI Express 2 graphics port and dual-channel memory controller, enabling all input/output and manageability functions to be handled by the single-chip Intel P55 Express chipset.

The chipset supports eight PCI Express 2.0 x1 Ports (2.5GT/s) for flexible device support. Dual graphics cards are supported in a 2×8 configuration. The chipset also supports six SATA 3Gb/s ports with Intel Matrix Storage technology providing RAID levels 0/1/5/10. Up to 14 USB 2.0 Ports can be supported with the chipset's integrated USB 2.0 Rate Matching Hub, along with Intel High Definition Audio. The new processors are the first to be supported by the new LGA 1156 package and socket.

Intel's new Xeon processors and Intel 3400 and 3420 chipsets improve small business productivity by running email, file, print and dynamic Web serving tasks more efficiently, according to Intel.

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