I Tested the First Intel i7… Can It Still Game?

Today we’re taking a look at Intel’s first Core i7, the i7-920. Released back in 2008, this four-core, eight-thread CPU helped kick off one of the most recognizable processor lineups in PC history. Nearly 18 years later, I wanted to see how well it could handle some modern games. Check out Twingate: https://twingate.com/?utm_source=ray.does.tech&utm_campaign=lt&utm_medium=social Thanks to Twingate for sponsoring today’s video! We’re diving into the history of Nehalem and Bloomfield before putting the original i7 through its paces with an RTX 2080 Super. From Cyberpunk 2077 with ray tracing to Counter-Strike 2 and Arma Reforger, this system gave us some surprisingly playable results and some pretty rough experiences. Test system: • Intel Core i7-920 • ASUS X58 motherboard • 24GB DDR3-1600 RAM running in triple channel • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8GB Games tested: • Cyberpunk 2077 • Counter-Strike 2 • Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord • Arma Reforger • Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced • LEGO Batman