Intel Core i7-3960X
Intel Core i7-3960X
The Intel Core i7-3960X is a Intel desktop processor from the Intel Core lineup, built on the Sandy Bridge E architecture and released in 2011. This CPU features 6 cores, a base clock of 3300 MHz, maximum turbo frequency of 3900 MHz and 15 MB of L3 cache. Manufactured using 32 nm process technology. The Intel Core i7-3960X is designed for the FCLGA2011 socket.It supports overclocking. A dedicated graphics card is required.
Ranking
Popularity is the current popularity of the cpu. Performance is based on Blender Benchmark with 100 being best. Blender Score represents performance value per $.
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Info
Basic info about the cpu.
| Type | Desktop |
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo | 3.9 GHz |
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| Release Date | 2011 |
| GPU | - |
| Socket | FCLGA2011 |
| L3 | 15 MB |
| Base TDP | 130 W |
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| Nm | 32 nm |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Official Site | Visit |
Benchmark
We use Blender Benchmark which measures multi core cpu performance under load.
Ranking 100% is highest performance among all ranked processors.
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| Top % Ranking | - |
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Details
| Class | Intel Core |
| Code Name | Sandy Bridge E |
| Performance Cores | 6 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 |
| Memory Type | DDR3 |
| Max Memory | 64 MB |
| Bits | 64-bit |
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