Intel Core i7-5930K
The Core i7 5930K is part of the latest enthusiast-level of Intel's CPU family, Haswell-E. It is a six-core / 12 thread components featuring 15MB of L3 cache, 40 PCI Express lanes and runs at a base clock of 3.5GHz (boosting up to 3.7GHz). All of these chips are unlocked.
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
3.7 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 2011-3
Socket
140 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$169
Price
| Release date: | Sep 1, 2014 | Price at Launch: | $583 |
| Cores: | 6 | Threads: | 12 |
| Base Clock: | 3.5 GHz | Boost Clock: | 3.7 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | Yes |
| L2 Cache: | 6 MB | L3 Cache: | 15 MB |
| Box Cooler: | No | TDP: | 140 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 2011-3 | Memory Support: | DDR3‑1866 or DDR4‑2133 |
| Codename: | Haswell‑E | Process Size: | 22 nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 40 Lanes |
Price History
Intel Core i7-5930K pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $169 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Highest* | $549 | May 14, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $169 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Average | $283 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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