Intel Corporation, one of the famous processor makers will be rolling out its new generation of chips to be used for desktop computers. The chip will be called Core i7, following the name of their already established and popular Core branding.

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The microprocessor has a codename “Nehalem” which will deliver energy efficiency and high performance. The Core i7 is expected to be produced in the fourth quarter of 2008. The Core name is under the flagship of Intel microprocessor brand.

Intel Corporation also said that the first chips in the new Intel processors will carry the “i7” identifier.