Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition

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Intel Core i7-965 Extreme Edition
The Intel Core i7 965 Extreme Edition features 4-cores and runs at 3.20GHz, it also has a QPI (QuickPath Interface) throughput of 6.4GT/s, so it will be interesting to discover what kind of impact this has on performance. The Core i7 965 Extreme Edition for example offers a feature called "Turbo Mode". When enabled, this allows the user to designate an individual multiplier to each of the four processor cores.
4
Cores
8
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.46 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1366
Socket
130 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Nov 17, 2008Price at Launch:$999
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1366
Cores:4Threads:8
Multithreading:Yes
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3.2 GHzBoost Clock:3.46 GHz
L2 Cache:1 MBL3 Cache:8 MB
Platform
Codename:BloomfieldProcess Size:45nm
Memory Support:DDR3-1066TDP:130 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 2.0, 36 LanesBox Cooler:Yes
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:NoNPU:No
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Reviews and Ratings

88

Average Score

Based on 18 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Hyperthreading Technology
  • DDR3 Triple Channel Memory Support
  • Fast 3.2GHz stock/3.3GHz turbo mode enabled clock speeds
  • Unlocked Multiplier
  • Excellent overclocking potential
  • Incredible bandwidth, terrific performance
  • All multipliers are completely unlocked both up and down
  • On die memory controller

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Price
  • Requires new motherboard
  • Rather focused group of users that can take full advantage of it
  • Added Platform Expenses
  • DDR3 Voltage Limit

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