8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ Platforms Featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory
The 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory boxed solution include either an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor / 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor and Intel® Optane™ Memory (16 GB) and fan heatsink. This is for desktop platforms (Tower, mini DT, and All-in-Ones). Targeted Audience: Do-It-Yourself (DIY), System Integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
The 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory require Intel® 300 Series chipset-based motherboards that support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® H310 Chipset doesn’t support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Other Intel® 300 Series Chipsets support Intel® Optane™ Memory.
For information about 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 Desktop Processors or Intel® Optane™ Memory refer to ARK:
- Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor 12M Cache, up to 4.60 GHz
- Intel® Core™ i5-8500 Processor 9M Cache, up to 4.10 GHz
- Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor 9M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Series 16GB, M.2 80mm PCIe 3.0, 20nm, 3D Xpoint
Table 1: 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms (boxed solutions) configurations:
| Product | Processor | Intel® Optane™ Memory | Fan heat sink |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i7+8700 Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i7+8700 Processor (for China) | Intel® Core™ i7-8700 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i5+8500 Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-8500 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i5+8500 Processor (for China) | Intel® Core™ i5-8500 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i5+8400 Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
| Boxed Intel® Core™ i5+8400 Processor (for China) | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor | 16 GB | E97379 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the contents of 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms boxed solutions?
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms boxed solutions include 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5 Desktop Processors and Intel® Optane™ Memory (16 GB) and fan heat sinks. Refer to table 1 for configurations.What is the compatible chipset series with 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory?
8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms featuring Intel® Optane™ Memory require Intel® 300 Series chipset-based motherboards that support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Intel® H310 Chipset doesn’t support Intel® Optane™ Memory. Other Intel® 300 Series Chipsets support Intel® Optane™ Memory. For compatible motherboards, visit Intel® Product Compatibility Tool.What is the warranty policy for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5+/i7+ platforms boxed solutions?
Each individual component has its individual warranty. Intel® processors and fan heatsinks have 3-year Limited Warranty and refer to Intel® Boxed Processors Three-Year Limited Warranty. Intel® Optane™ Memory has a 5-year Limited Warranty and refers to Limited Warranties for Intel® Solid State Drives and Modules. Contact Intel Support for further questions.
| Related topics |
| For information on Intel® Optane™ Memory |
| User Guide for Intel® Optane™ Memory |
| Intel® Boxed Processors Three-Year Limited Warranty |
| Intel® Desktop Compatibility Tool |