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November 2011
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The editors liked
Up to 12 threads on six cores
Massive 15MB Intel Smart Cache
Unlocked Multiplier
Turbo Boost 2.0
Improved CPU socket loading mechanism
AES instructions and Disable Security Bit functions
AVX Vector Extensions
40 lanes of PCI Express 3.0
Robust Software Ecosystem
Intel Enhanced Speedstep Technology
Intel Extreme Memory Profile 1.3 (XMP)
Quadchannel DDR3 support
Excellent all-around performance
Unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking
Supports dual PCIe x16 video cards at full speed
Includes full range of Sandy Bridge features
Low power usage
As of late 2011
Fastest consumer desktop CPU available
Same price as its predecessor
Tons of bandwidth for memory and expansion cards
Killer Performance
6 Cores / 12 Threads
40 PCI Express Lanes
Highly Overclockable
PCI Express 3.0 Ready
Insane Memory Bandwidth
Staggering level of performance
More overclocking mechanisms as compared to Sandy Bridge
48 PCIE lanes as compared to the 24 lanes of a Sandy Bridge system
Did I mention the performance? It's staggering
Quadchannel memory architecture
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Price
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Very expensive
Requires new motherboard
Purchase of separate CPU cooler
No integrated video
Quick Sync technology
Performance within line of sight of top-end Sandy Bridge chips
Expensive
New LGA 2011 socket design requires a new motherboard
Uber-Expensive
High Power Consumption when Overclocked
No Included Cooler
Another New Socket
Very
Requires new X79based motherboard
Which is also expensive
Few consumer level applications will take full advantage of its power
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Abstract: It's been a long wait here at Custom PC Review, but we finally have Intel's top of the line LGA 2011 processor, the Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition along with ASRock's newest X79 board.So, for those of you who haven't been keeping up with Intel's enth...
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Published: 2012-01-11, Author: Ali , review by: wccftech.com
This is the fastest Intel processor that an average consumer could buy off a shelf today. However this power has specific uses and not one that an average user might need. If you need a blazingly fast processor for video processing or are in need for tons...
Intel has driven home its advantage with the release of the Core i7-3960X, which is now the fastest desktop processor on the market. As long as an application correctly exploits the six cores at its disposal, there's no competition for this processor a...
Abstract: This should not be a huge surprise, but the Intel Core i7 3960X "Sandy Bridge" Extreme Edition processor is one hell of a fast processor for desktops and workstations. For computationally-intense tests, the i7-3960X is a measurable upgrade over even t...
