A new version of the CPU Core i7 Mobile Extreme Edition , which breaks the barrier of 3GHz , announced by Intel .
This is the Core i7-3940XM Extreme which is essential to replace its predecessor, Core i7-3920XM who was clocked at 2.9 GHz . This new processor is clocked at 3.0GHz , and is based on the architecture of the 22-nanometer Ivy Bridge . Offers 256KB L2 cache per core and 2MB of L3 cache per core, and like the others in the series processors Extreme, comes with an unlocked multiplier. Moreover, it comes equipped with technology Turbo Boost , the use of which its frequency can rise up to 3.7 GHz (4 cores and in), up to 3.8 GHz, but with two of the 4 cores enabled, up to 3.9GHz with only one core enabled. Consumption of said processor is fifty-five W , and expected to be used in laptops over 17 inch with Intel says it offers improved performance by 3% compared to the Core i7-3920XM. Finally there will be a built-series graphics card Intel HD 4000 and the price is set to 1,096$.