Intel Announces 40th Anniversary Core i7-8086K, Giving Away 8,086 Processors

[PaulAlcorn]

Intel announced that it is releasing the Core i7-8086K, a special edition processor that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 8086.

Intel Announces 40th Anniversary Core i7-8086K, Giving Away 8,086 Processors : Read more

 

[Zaporro]

How about you mention at the sweepstake part that apparently multibilion company cant afford to hire a company to conduct their sweepstake in more than few selected countries?

> This sweepstakes is only available for residents of USA, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and China (excluding Hong Kong).


Also, the 8086k is just another 8700k but this time hand picked and binned by Intel to reach 5Ghz in stock and then there is all that BS of "limited edition 40th anniversary" so they can slap in 200% of regular price.

 

[silvanplss]

The Link doesn't work ... even on Intels Homepage it they linked a wrong page ...

 

[AlistairAB]

Same CPU you already own for more money. So far Computex is a bust. See what AMD has tomorrow.

 

[Olle P]

They say electronics get smaller and smaller, but the latest CPUs are almost five times as large as the 40 years old 8086...

 

[Lucky_SLS]

De lid the 8700k and voila, u got an 8086k.

5.0ghz turbo? Delid + liquid metal + copper ihs + custom loop = 5.2 or more in the 8700k XD

 

[collin3000]

tried the link via chrome, ie and firefox. Seems intels website had a "meltdown". All that seems left of the link now is a ERR_TOO_MANY_REDIRECTS "spectre".

 

[Karadjgne]

https://game.intel.com/8086sweepstakes/

 

[cryoburner]

They say electronics get smaller and smaller, but the latest CPUs are almost five times as large as the 40 years old 8086...

To be fair, it does include 3D graphics and video acceleration, along with lots of other fixed-function hardware that wasn't included in computers back then at all, let alone as a part of the CPU. : P

 

[cryoburner]

By the way, from clicking the "See details" link on the sweepstakes page, I noticed the prize value being listed as...

(1) Intel Processor Core i7 Chip (ARV: $425USD)

So, I would assume that is the intended retail price for the 8086K, if anyone was interested. It's also possible that they might be counting something like shipping fees in there as well though, so it might potentially be more like $399.

 

[therealduckofdeath]

A very limited handful of EU countries. That is some poor sweepstaking, Intel. Booooh!

 

[therealduckofdeath]

Olle P, that's mostly because a CPU was a CPU in the 70's. Current processors do a bit more than process the communication between the different parts of the motherboard.

 

[aswindamara]

8700k OC to 5Ghz and named it to 8086k. Easy. Nice Birthday Btw.

 

[YoAndy]

I actually don't remember the time AMD give their fans something unique (Limited Edition) for free lol, I bet all these people that like to complain about intel will not be entering the giveaway right?
😉

 

[Ninjawithagun]

De lid the 8700k and voila, u got an 8086k.

5.0ghz turbo? Delid + liquid metal + copper ihs + custom loop = 5.2 or more in the 8700k XD

Delid any CPU and "voila" no more warranty. Silly rabbits.

 

[therealduckofdeath]

I actually don't remember the time AMD give their fans something unique (Limited Edition) for free lol, I bet all these people that like to complain about intel, will not be entering the giveaway right?
😉

I am an Intel user. The complaints are mostly about their seemingly random selection of eligible EU countries.

 

[Onus]

As their sweepstakes page points out, whether or not a country is eligible depends on local laws and regulations. This is not under Intel's control. If you're in an ineligible area, call your elected / appointed parasites to task for their buzzkilling meddling.

 

[shrapnel_indie]

How about you mention at the sweepstakes part that apparently multi-billion company cant afford to hire a company to conduct their sweepstakes in more than few selected countries?

> This sweepstakes is only available for residents of USA, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and China (excluding Hong Kong).


Also, the 8086k is just another 8700k but this time hand picked and binned by Intel to reach 5Ghz in stock and then there is all that BS of "limited edition 40th anniversary" so they can slap in 200% of regular price.

The FAQ on the entry page (with countdown to when the contest opens):

Why can I only enter if I am a resident of one of the following countries/regions: USA, Canada (excluding Quebec), UK, France, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan or China (excluding Hong Kong)?
Intel is always looking for ways to engage the global community, however promotional programs are not available in every country/region due to specific local laws and regulations.

(Underline is my emphasis.)

https://game.intel.com/8086sweepstakes/

As to the special binning, renaming, and limited supply for a 200% (or more) price hike... that's capitalism. Now what would be cool is to bundle an 8086 (plus an 8088, the 8-bit bus version) and an 8087 (the non-integrated into the die FPU) in with it, in some form of commemorative display package.

 

[Jake Hall]

Have you (or anyone you know) ever won or heard of anyone actually winning a sweepstake? Not once in my life

 

[Karadjgne]

Yes actually, I have. Me. Sponsored by Cougar.

 

[therealduckofdeath]

As their sweepstakes page points out, whether or not a country is eligible depends on local laws and regulations. This is not under Intel's control. If you're in an ineligible area, call your elected / appointed parasites to task for their buzzkilling meddling.

Last I checked, even the UK is still adhering to the Maastricht Treaty. So, that is obviously hogwash. It's probably just because it's a little less work for Intel but it has nothing to do with regulations as a company that sells to one country within the EU is free to sell that product to any country within the EU, with a few exceptions like tobacco, cars and drugs.

 

[Onus]

Sell, yes; have a sweepstakes, apparently not. Consider, for example, the narrow exclusions of Quebec in Canada, and Rhode Island in the USA.

 

[jimmysmitty]

Have you (or anyone you know) ever won or heard of anyone actually winning a sweepstake? Not once in my life

My grandfather won two different Mustangs in his life. A 65 and a 69 Mach 1.

As their sweepstakes page points out, whether or not a country is eligible depends on local laws and regulations. This is not under Intel's control. If you're in an ineligible area, call your elected / appointed parasites to task for their buzzkilling meddling.

Last I checked, even the UK is still adhering to the Maastricht Treaty. So, that is obviously hogwash. It's probably just because it's a little less work for Intel but it has nothing to do with regulations as a company that sells to one country within the EU is free to sell that product to any country within the EU, with a few exceptions like tobacco, cars and drugs.

Selling is not the same as a give away. That's what makes it different.

 

[AgentLozen]

I thought it was silly how you directly compared the 1976 8086 CPU to the 8700K in the chart. Comparison charts like those are typically reserved for illustrating the differences between competing products

"In this corner, weighing in at 220 lbs, is the Core i7 8700K.
And in this corner, weighing in at 97 lbs (including his walker), the Intel 8086"

Even if it wasn't meant to be funny, I still enjoyed it.

 

[richardvday]

This is just like 1999 and the 1.13ghz p3 debacle
Intel is desperate!