Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme
6
Cores
12
Threads
130W
TDP
3.30 GHz
Base Clock
Nov 2011
Release Date
LGA2011
Socket
The Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme is a desktop processor with 6 cores and 12 threads, launched in Nov 2011. It utilizes the Intel LGA2011 socket. The Core i7-3960X Extreme has 15 MB of L3 cache and operates at 3.30 GHz by default. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled to 12 threads. This processor supports memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 utilizing quad memory channels. The processor was built using 32 nm production process.
| Physical | |
| Socket: | LGA2011 |
| Manufacturer: | Intel |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Codename: | Sandy Bridge |
| Lithography: | 32 nm |
| Performance | |
| Base Clock: | 3.30 GHz |
| TDP: | 130W |
| Multithreaded: | Yes |
| Memory Support: |
DDR3-1600 Quad Channel |
| Cores | |
| Cores: | 6 |
| Threads: | 12 |
| Integrated Graphics: | None |
| Cache | |
| L1 Cache: | 384 KB |
| L2 Cache: | 1.5 MB |
| L3 Cache: | 15 MB |