Monday, June 12, 2017

Intel Showcases Extraordinary PC Gaming and VR Experiences at E3

Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Intel demonstrated a lineup of new games and technology, and revealed several new initiatives, including partnerships with ESL*, Oculus* and Ready At Dawn Studios* that will take PC gaming to the next level. With more than 1.3 billion PC gamers worldwide, the PC platform continues to be the top choice for the best gaming experiences.

The company also announced timing for the new Intel® Core™ X-series processor family. The 4- to 10-core processors will be available for pre-order beginning on June 19 and will start shipping to consumers the following week. Availability for the rest of the family will soon follow, with the 12-core Intel Core i9-7920X X-series processor expected to start shipping in August, and the Intel Core i9-7940X X-series processor, Intel Core i9-7960X X-series processor and 18-core Intel Core i9-7980X Extreme Edition processor, expected to start shipping in October.