Intel Core i9-7960X
16
Cores
32
Threads
165W
TDP
2.80 GHz
Base Clock
Oct 2017
Release Date
LGA2066
Socket
The Intel Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, launched in Oct 2017. It utilizes the Intel LGA2066 socket. The Core i9-7960X has 22 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.80 GHz by default. The unlocked multiplier on the Core i9-7960X makes it much easier to overclock, allowing you to choose any desired frequency. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled to 32 threads. This processor supports memory speeds up to DDR4-2666 utilizing quad memory channels. The processor was built using 14 nm production process.
| Physical | |
| Socket: | LGA2066 |
| Manufacturer: | Intel |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Codename: | Skylake |
| Lithography: | 14 nm |
| Performance | |
| Base Clock: | 2.80 GHz |
| TDP: | 165W |
| Multithreaded: | Yes |
| Memory Support: |
DDR4-2666 Quad Channel |
| Cores | |
| Cores: | 16 |
| Threads: | 32 |
| Integrated Graphics: | None |
| Cache | |
| L1 Cache: | 16 x 32KB Instruction 16 x 32KB Data |
| L2 Cache: | 16 MB |
| L3 Cache: | 22 MB |
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