After almost a year since the launch of Penryn, Intel currently has launched the next generation of processors with code name Nehalem.

20 November 2008, the Intel through its representative in Indonesia to introduce newest processor family in Jakarta. Processor Intel claimed this as the fastest processor on earth. Processors with code name Nehalem and given the name Intel Core i7 is the successor Intel Core Microarchitecture. He aimed for the market share of desktop-class high-end. Intel processors are considered as the biggest changes this century in the field of processor architecture. Processor Intel Core i7 microarchitecture design is created with a new and efficient use of energy. 

Intel Core i7 is no longer using LGA775 and replaced with the LGA1366. This is the socket on the motherboard are starting with the Intel X58 Express chipset that many outstanding start. From the physical size of the connector is greater than the LGA775, therefore supporting any fan heatsinks must fit, can not use the LGA775 fan heatsinks.

When you first introduce Nehalem, Paul Otellini (Chief Executive Officer, Intel Corporation), said "the new Nehalem architecture is expected to strengthen in the Intel Core microarchitecture, significantly improve performance, better energy savings, and the ability to present the features in the server's desktop, in line with Intel's ability to lead the market with 45nm technology. "

Intel presents new Nehalem processor type 3, the Core i7 processor Extreme Edition i7-965 with 3.2 GHz speed, processor i7 Core i7-940 speed 2.93 GHz, Core i7 processors and i7-920 speed 2.66 GHz.

"The name Intel Core i7 processor will be a brand new PC from us. While for the Core is the mainstay of our marketing for the PC in the future. I7 name for themselves have no direct relationship with Netburst (Pentium 4) which is the seventh generation of Intel architecture. We use the name of i7 as simple and easy to remember. ", Said Sean Maloney (Executive Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Intel Corporation).