Testseek.com have collected 228 expert reviews of the Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition 3.3Ghz Socket 2011 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition 3.3Ghz Socket 2011.
November 2011
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228 Reviews
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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
Abstract: Ironically, when it comes to performance, Intel’s Core i7-9360X is the real Bulldozer. Since its power consumption levels are lower than the Gulftown-based Core i7, it should also deliver amazing performance per watt as well. Is that really the case? I...
The Core i7-3960X is a worthy successor to last year's Extreme Edition processors, but the same caveats apply to it as to them. You'll see the greatest benefit in programs that are heavily threaded - computation-heavy spreadsheets, video encoding appli...
Abstract: Intel's Sandy Bridge design impressed us nearly a year ago, but it was intended for mainstream customers. The company took its time readying the enthusiast version, Sandy Bridge-E. Now, the LGA 2011-based platform and its accompanying CPUs are ready. A...
Published: 2011-11-14, Author: Mike , review by: alphr.com
Intel's latest processors aren't cheap, but those in the market for the ultimate in raw power likely won't care when faced with such record-breaking speeds...
Breathtaking Performance, Ultra High Overclocking, Cool Running, High Efficiency, Bragging Rights
Nothing but the price
There can be no doubting the performance of the i7-3960X. It truly is a monster. Our results have shown it tops the tables in everything you can throw at it from CPU arithmetic to memory bandwidth. Whatever your need, the Intel i7-3960X will satisfy y...
It's as clear as it ever was, Intel remains king in the land of CPUs. No one makes faster processors than Intel. If there was any discussion before about which CPU is faster - Core i7 990X or the Core i7 2600K - it has come to an end. The Core i7 3960X ...
Abstract: We have to try and stay impartial at eTeknix when it comes to competative brands. We give a fair share to everyone and let their products do the talking and this is the key point with a couple of major brands on the market. The first is with the graphics ...
