Intel Core i7- 980X Extreme Edition six-core processor launched
At the Game Developers Conference, Intel introduced a new gaming-grade processor. The Intel Core i7-980X is a six-core chip based on 32nm fabrication process. Codenamed “Gulftown,” the first 32nm, six-core processor is equipped with 12 computing threads.
At the conference Intel also announced Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers (Intel GPA) that will aid developers in optimizing game performance.
Intel GPA helps PC game developers analyze and optimize game performance on Intel Architecture-based platforms. Intel GPA provides in-depth application analysis and customization that allows developers to easily pinpoint performance bottlenecks and optimize games for desktop PCs and laptops using Intel processors, chipsets and Intel HD Graphics.
