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Intel Hits 50 Years and Its CPUs Hit 5.0 GHz (venturebeat.com)

Intel will turn 50 next month, so to celebrate that, its CPUs are hitting 5.0 GHz for the first time, it said. At Computex event in Taiwan this week, the chipmaker announced the limited edition 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8086K processor, the first-ever CPU from the company with a 5.0GHz turbo frequency. From a report: Intel, of course, is the world's biggest chip maker, and its fortunes are wedded to the success of the personal computer. "As we transition to the data-centric era, the PC remains a critical facet of Intel's business, and it's an area where we believe there are still so many opportunities ahead," Bryant said. "Today, at Computex in Taipei, I shared our vision for the future of the PC and introduced a wide range of new technologies that will help us and the broader ecosystem make this future a reality. One that transforms the PC from a simple computer into a platform that can power every person's greatest contribution."

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  1. Re:Oracle already has a 5.0 GHz chip on the market by sexconker · · Score: 3, Interesting

    WRONG!

    AMD gave us the FX-9590 with 4.7 GHz base and 5.0 GHz turbo clocks FIVE years ago.