Intel® Core™ i7 is a revolutionary leap forward in gaming performance, allowing for a dramatic increase in both instructions per clock cycle and simultaneous processing. More instructions per clock cycle means more data piping though your system for faster computations and fewer delays or bottlenecks. As the first CPU to utilize Intel QuickPath technology, the Intel Core i7 forgoes the front-side bus, bypassing that technology's limitations. Intel QuickPath Architecture integrates a memory controller onto each microprocessor and establishes a new, high-speed interconnect between the processors and components. If you want to game in real-time, an Intel Core i7 processor delivers ultra-fast command executions so you never have to worry about lags or bottlenecks leaving you stuck in an enemy's crosshairs.