Intel Core I7-5960X (BX80648I75960X)

Home Processor Intel Core I7-5960X

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).
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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"