Hafnium-based Intel® 45nm Process Technology

Two words: relentless innovation. Using dramatically new materials including hafnium-based circuitry, new Intel® 45nm Hi-k metal gate silicon technology helps to dramatically increase processor energy efficiency and performance for an unprecedented computing experience.


With this breakthrough transistor technology, Intel is manufacturing serious advantage into every hafnium-based Intel 45nm Hi-k chip.


These revolutionary new processors empower a more enjoyable computing experience for your gaming, multimedia and multitasking, at work, at home, and at play.

Empower your digital world with Intel inside

Another first from Intel

Discover innovation that enables breakthrough levels of energy efficiency with the world’s first hafnium-based 45nm processor on the market.



Quad-core power for your datacenter

Maximize your competitive advantage with workstations and servers based on the 45nm Hi-k Intel® Xeon® processor.


Revolutionizing your desktop

Watch movies, play games, jam to your symphony of tunes with the 45nm Hi-k Intel® Core™2 Extreme quad-core processor QX9650, you can do more at once with zero lags.

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