Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition

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Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition
4
Cores
8
Threads
3.33 GHz
Base Clock
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1366
Socket
130 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
CPU Snapshot
Release date:May 31, 2009Price at Launch:$999
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1366
Cores:4Threads:8
Multithreading:Yes
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3.33 GHzBoost Clock:3.6 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

Reviews and Ratings

86

Average Score

Based on 15 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Extremely fast
  • Overclockable for even more CPU muscle

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • Extremely expensive
  • Not a significant speed boost over the Core i7-965 Extreme Edition
100

Intel's Range Intel unveiled its Core i7 900 in November 2008 with three models: the 920, the 940 and the 965 Extreme. This i7 975 Extreme followed on its own in July 2009. All of them are quad-core CPUs with hyper-threading technology allowing...

By DigitalVersus on
100

The Core i7-975 Extreme is Intel’s new speed demon that has set a new benchmark in the desktop computing space. Clocked at 3.33 GHz, this CPU is a notch higher than the former most powerful model, the Core i7-965, thanks to a bumped up multiplier...

By Tech2 on
88

The 975 takes top spot with a...

By Atomic MPC on
60

At least the new 975 EE only costs than the 965 EE, so if you haven't already got a 965 EE, it's only a bit more expensive for the small amount of extra performance. If being at the top of benchmark leaderboards is important to you, you'll...

By Bit-tech.net on
95

Is this a worthy upgrade? It’s pretty simple really. if you’re already a proud owner of an i7 965 Extreme Processor, There’s no need to rush out to buy a shiny new Core i7 975 (D0) unless you’re a user hell bent on the maximum...

By FutureLooks on
60

At the end of the day, we appreciate a 3.33GHz processor at the same price as Intel’s former flagship. But at $999, “value” is most definitely a relative term. The 2.66GHz Core i7-920 is still an undeniable...

By ComputerPowerUser on
70

Intel has given the Core i7 family a buff and wax with the new D0 Stepping, and the reduction in power draw is deeply impressive. ® More CPU Reviews... Intel Xeon W5580 AMD Phenom II Socket AM3 Intel Nehalem Xeon 5500 Intel Core i7...

By RegHardware on
70

The current state of play in the consumer CPU market is such that Intel dominates the high-end space with the Core i7 chip. Such domination means that it can release a faster Core i7 at its leisure, rather than be driven to move by AMDs vigorous...

By HEXUS.net on
90

This latest release shows Intels undying commitment to maintaining its pole position as the performance leader in todays CPU market - AMD clearly has nothing close to this level of performance right now and unfortunately for AMD - nothing on its...

By Boot Daily on
86

Intel’s new Core i7 speed king is only a bit faster than its predecessor, but no AMD processor even comes close—in performance or price....

By Computer Shopper on

The results of our comparative test of two Intel platforms are easy to understand and explain. Yes, it is best to equip your gaming platform with both a top-performance graphics card and a premium-class CPU if you’ve got the money, but what if...

By X-bit Labs on

It has to be said that Intel’s 32nm production capabilities seem to be working really well. The Clarkdale and Gulftown designs centering on this new manufacturing process continue to impress us with regard to efficiency. The Core i5 dual-cores...

By Tom's Hardware on
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