Product Specification

Essentials

Number of Cores : 8

Number of Threads : 16

Clock Speed : 3.0 GHz

Maximum Turbo Frequency : 3.5 GHz

Intel Smart Cache : 20 MB

Instruction Set : 64-bit

Instruction Set Extensions : SSE 4.2, AVX 2.0, AES

Scalability : 1S only

Lithography : 22 nm

TDP : 140 W

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory Size : 64 GB (dependent on memory type)

Memory Types : DDR4-1333/1600/2133

Number of Memory Channels : 4

Maximum Memory Bandwidth : 68 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCIe Revision : 3.0

PCIe Lanes : Maximum: 40

Package Specifications

Maximum CPU Configuration : 1

TCASE : 152.2°F (66.8°C)

Sockets Supported : LGA2011-v3

Features

Advanced Technologies

Intel Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0*

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology*

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)*

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)*

Intel VT-x Extended Page Tables (EPT)*

Intel 64*

Idle States

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Thermal Monitoring Technologies

Intel Identity Protection Technology*

Intel Smart Response Technology

AES New Instructions

Execute Disable Bit*

Conflict Free

Packaging Info

Package Weight : 0.3 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH) : 5.6 x 4.9 x 1.8"

Intel Core i7-5960X, 8 Cores & 16 Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor without Processor Graphics

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This processor is another excellent processor from the Intel Core i7 family which comes with 8 cores and 16 threads. This processor was launched in the year of 2017. The processor is ideal for playing games and doing daily routines.

It has a base clock speed of 3.0 GHz and a maximum boost clock speed of 3.5 GHz. It also has a cache memory of 20 MB, supports quad-channel DDR4 architecture, and it doesn't come with any stock cooler (a liquid cooler is recommended for this build).

Product Features

The processor comes with 8 cores or 16 threads with improved CPU performance
It has a 40 lanes PCI-Express generation 3.0 supports
It comes with a base speed of 3.0 GHz and a turbo boost speed of 3.5 GHz.
It supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
The cooling device not included with the processor so you need a separate cooler (liquid cooler is recommended).

* Use Intel Core i7-5960X to build your custom PC using PC Builder.

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