Intel Core i7-5960X

LGA 2011-v3, 3 GHz, 8 -Core
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Product details

Take content creation to the next level with the 8-core Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition. Benefit from massive 16-thread performance for faster video encoding, image rendering and audio production.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 5th Gen
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Max. TDP
140 W
Number of threads
16
PCI express version (max.)
3
Item number
2753936

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
BX80648I75960X
Release date
30.8.2014

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 5th Gen
Processor socket
LGA 2011-v3
Intel Core
Hazwell-E
Processor clock frequency
3 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
3.50 GHz
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Number of threads
16
Lithography
22 nm
Max. TDP
140 W
L1 Cache
64 kB
L2 Cache
256 kB
L3 Cache
20 MB
Multiplier unlocked
Yes
PCI express version (max.)
3
Processor design
64-bit
Transfer rate
0 GT/s

Intel Technologies

Intel technologies
AES-NI, 
AVX, 
Clear Video HD technology, 
Execute-disable bit, 
Hyper-threading technology, 
MMX, 
SSE, 
SSE2, 
SSE3, 
SSE4, 
SSSE3, 
Thermal monitoring technology, 
Turbo Boost Technology, 
Virtualization technology (VT-x)

Memory

Memory channels
QUad-Channel
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Max. memory (RAM)
64 GB

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
without CPU cooler

Package dimensions

Length
14 cm
Width
12 cm
Height
4.50 cm
Weight
124 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
    1,2 %
  • 2.Intel
    2 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
    3 days
  • 2.Intel
    10 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Processors» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.AMD
    3,8 %
  • 2.Intel
    4,6 %
Source: Galaxus

Very good86/100
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Rank 2 out of 10Computer BildKeine Hertzschmerzen - 10 Prozessoren im VergleichReleaseJune 2016

So schnell war kein anderer Prozessor: Die Achtkern-CPU Core i7-5960X erledigte alle Prüfungen in Nullkommanix. Intels Topmodell ist aber ein Status-Sympbol für Nutzer mit dickem Geldbeutel. Denn derzeit bringt keine Anwendung die 1100 Euro teure CPU ins Schwitzen. Zum Vergleich: Für den Preis können Sie drei Testsieger kaufen.

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