Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition
The Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition features 6 cores with Hyper-Threading for 12 thread support. This model comes clocked at 3.3GHz with a Turbo frequency of up to 3.9GHz and TDP rating of 130 watts. Like all Sandy Bridge-E processors it supports quad-channel DDR3-1600 memory. However unlike some Extreme Edition models, the new Core i7 3960X receives a massive 15MB L3 cache which is shared across all six cores.
6
Cores
12
Threads
3.3 GHz
Base Clock
3.9 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 2011
Socket
130 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
| Release date: | Nov 14, 2011 | Price at Launch: | $999 |
| Cores: | 6 | Threads: | 12 |
| Base Clock: | 3.3 GHz | Boost Clock: | 3.9 GHz |
| Type: | Desktop | Multithreading: | Yes |
| L2 Cache: | 1.5 MB | L3 Cache: | 15 MB |
| Box Cooler: | Yes | TDP: | 130 W |
| Socket: | Socket LGA 2011 | Memory Support: | DDR3-1333 |
| Codename: | Sandy Bridge-E | Process Size: | 32nm |
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 3.0, 40 Lanes |
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