How does the included Optane memory work, is it built into the chip or is it installed separately onto the motherboard?

It is an M.2 module that has to plug into a dedicated slot on the motherboard.

Questions & Answers: Intel Core I Plus i7+ 8700 Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.2 GHz (4.6 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W BO80684I78700 Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 16GB Intel Optane Memory Module

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Intel Core I Plus i7+ 8700 Coffee Lake 6-Core 3.2 GHz (4.6 GHz Turbo) LGA 1151 (300 Series) 65W BO80684I78700 Desktop Processor Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 16GB Intel Optane Memory Module

With 16GB Intel Optane Memory Module
Core I Plus
Only Compatible with Intel 300 Series Motherboard
For A Great VR Experience
Max Turbo Frequency 4.6 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630
DDR4 Support
Socket LGA 1151 (300 Series)
Fan and Cooler Included

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