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The "Forbidden i5." For generations, savvy builders bought Xeon E3 chips because they were basically i7s for cheaper. With the v5 generation (Skylake), Intel got wise and locked these chips out of consumer motherboards via chipset restrictions.
This chip represents the moment Intel built a wall between their consumer and entry-level workstation lineups, forcing enthusiasts to pay the premium for the Core i7 brand. A competent chip, but one that marks the end of a loophole.
