Intel Core i7-5775R

The Intel Core i7-5775R is a unique desktop processor based on the 14nm Broadwell architecture, distinguished by its use of BGA packaging and the inclusion of powerful Iris Pro Graphics. Designed primarily for All-in-One (AIO) systems and Intel NUCs, this chip is soldered directly to the motherboard. It features four cores and eight threads, operating at a base clock of 3.3 GHz and boosting up to 3.8 GHz. The standout feature is the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which includes 128 MB of embedded L4 cache (eDRAM), drastically improving both graphical performance and CPU memory access speeds. With a 65-watt TDP, it balances performance and efficiency. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory and provides 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes. While not intended for gaming with discrete GPUs, its integrated graphics were revolutionary for the time, allowing compact systems to handle moderate gaming and 4K media without a dedicated card.

The Intel Core i7-5775R is a Broadwell processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It features a base clock of 3.3 GHz and boosts up to 3.

8 GHz. With Iris Pro 6200 graphics and 128MB of eDRAM, it delivers incredible integrated graphics performance for AIOs and mini PCs.

Released in May 2015, the Core i7-5775R launched as part of a limited Broadwell desktop release. Broadwell was essentially a die-shrink of Haswell, and its desktop variants were primarily targeted at the AIO and small form factor markets rather than standard DIY builders. The 5775R was significant because it showcased the potential of Intel's integrated graphics.

The inclusion of Iris Pro 6200 with eDRAM allowed systems like the Intel NUC and Apple iMac to run games and creative software at settings previously impossible for integrated graphics. However, because it was a BGA chip, it never gained traction in the DIY enthusiast community. Its release was a brief stopgap before the much more successful Skylake generation launched later that year.

Despite its niche market, the 5775R proved that integrated graphics could be genuinely capable, setting the stage for future advancements in on-chip GPU performance.