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Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E 8-Core 3.0GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W Desktop Processor BX80648I75960X

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Brand Intel
CPU Manufacturer Intel
CPU Model Core i7
CPU Speed 3 GHz
CPU Socket LGA 2011

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  • Go to the next level of multi-core performance
  • Intel smart cache
  • Intel Quick Path interconnect
  • Integrated memory controller
  • Intel Hd Boost
  • Core I7-5960X PROC FC-LGA12A
  • Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Supported memory: DDR4-2133

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New! Intel Core i7-5960X Processor Extreme Edition (20M Cache, up to 3.5GHz Mfr Part Number: BX80648I75960X ***************************************Model: Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-5960X Core Count: 8 Thread Count: 16Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz Max Turbo Frequency: 3.5 GHz Intel Smart Cache: 20 MB Intel QPI Speed: 0 GT/s Lithography: 22 nm Socket: LGA 2011-v3Max Thermal Design Power: 140 W Max Memory Bandwidth: 68.0 GB/s Max CPU Configuration: 1 Advanced Technologies:

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core count
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cpu socket
LGA 2011
LGA 1150
LGA 1700
LGA 1700
LGA 1150
LGA 2011
cpu speed
3 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.7 GHz
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cpu family
core i7
core i3
core i5
core i7
core i3
core i7
L2 cache
20 MB
1 MB
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15 MB
wattage
140 watts
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125 watts
54 watts
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    Intel BX80648I75960X Core i7-5960X Haswell 8-Core 3.0GHz LGA 2011 20MB L3 Cache 140W Processor

    Customer reviews

    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    109 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality and clockability of the computer processor. For example, they mention it's really fast, responsive and amazing for multimedia production. That said, opinions are mixed on value and cooling.

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    23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer processor. They mention it's really fast, impressive, and very responsive. Some say that it'll easily OC up to 4.5GHz and is capable.

    "...some mild rendering, bench marking and editing and it is insanely fast with the core count and ability to overclock so well...." Read more

    "...ProsVery fastWell constructedExcellent heat sink/cover/lid, can apply necessary pressure for good cooling..." Read more

    "...This processor is extremely fast even un-clocked, but it heats up very very fast, so a cooling solution that does NOT include air..." Read more

    "...on the file and was shocked when I saw that it launched instantly without any bit of lag, I rendered it out in full resolution and it rendered in 4K..." Read more

    23 customers mention23 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the computer processor. They mention that it is a great chip that runs good even under heavy computing loads. Some say that it's the best CPU they have owned, and that it works fine.

    "...using this CPU for almost 3 full months on a daily basis and it is quite impressive...." Read more

    "Absolute beast of a CPU. I know that all the reviews are going to say the same thing, but hear me out...." Read more

    "...CPU seems fine. Admit I don't really know what I'm doing with overclocking as it was the pre-1GHz era when I last did any overclocking......" Read more

    "Excellent CPU. It's very fast and it chews through gaming and rendering in Maya...." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers find the clockability of the computer processor to be very easy. They say it runs great and is easy to overclock. Customers are also pleased with the time savings that it provides.

    "...Overclock: Very very easy to overclock. the motherboard of choice was able to use auto voltage to maintain a 4.5ghz clock speed with 1.4v...." Read more

    "...are using this for the reasons stated above, you will be pleased with the time savings that it will provide you...." Read more

    "...order a new motherboard to support 2011-v3, although it allows me to overclock very easily...." Read more

    "...bundle is painless and quiet. Last time I found the need to OC was when my builds were Celeron 300(s) back in the 1900s." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the construction of the computer processor. They mention that it is well constructed, has an excellent heat sink, and cover, and runs fully stable. Some customers also say that they have not had any stability or heat issues with the processor.

    "...The CPU can Benchmarks at 4.65ghz at 1.4v and run fully stable, but it isn't able to be fully stable for normal operations, rendering and things..." Read more

    "...ProsVery fastWell constructedExcellent heat sink/cover/lid, can apply necessary pressure for good cooling..." Read more

    "...Have not had any stability or heat issues." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the cores of the computer processor. They mention that it has 8 cores, which are great for video work, and can be easily overclocked to 4.2 or 4.5GHz. The processor accomplishes a lot of work with no lag.

    "...The old motherboard was the issue.Speed: 8 cores accomplishes a lot of work, and does so with NO lag at all...." Read more

    "Great processor, 8 cores easily OCd to 4.2 even stable 4.5GHz, was divided between this and a Xeon 10 Core 2.8, but this one convinced me, i am not..." Read more

    "8 cores are great for Video work..." Read more

    14 customers mention7 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the computer processor. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it runs fast and is pricey.

    "...I will talking about performance And when you need it and Is it worth the price And what you get..." Read more

    "...It's quite a huge price tag for the CPU, but the cores and the memory cache is amazing...." Read more

    "Expensive, but worth the cost if you are going to use your computer for editing or 3D apps...." Read more

    "A truly brutal CPU at a truly brutal price.For the price of this chip I could have build a passable gaming computer!..." Read more

    10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the cooling of the computer processor. Some mention that it runs cool with a good CPU cooler, while others say that the high temperature is the only issue. The thermal material seems to thicken very fast, making them wonder if the block of the product is defective.

    "...Temperature: It gets hot incredibly fast. If I run a stress test, the moment I engage the test, it jumps to 55 at stock speeds with no boost...." Read more

    "...But the high temperature is the only issue " I want the heat to be under 70C° Most of the time in load"..." Read more

    "...Excellent heat sink/cover/lid, can apply necessary pressure for good coolingRuns cool with good CPU cooler and proper application..." Read more

    "...This thing runs hot at stock and that's no BS.*Choose a board that specifically states that it utilizes ALL socket pins on this chip...." Read more

    Great CPU
    5 Stars
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    Great CPU overall. Extremely fast with those 8 cores and 16 threads. I bought this for my new water cooled computer build that I just finished. I wasn't lucky enough like other people who achieved great overclocks on it. But I got enough to be satisfied with it. Here is a pic of my system just during the leak test. Please don't judge me to hard. This is my first build ever.
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    S. Kübler
    5.0 out of 5 stars Das Monster für übertaktungsfreudige Gamer und Grafikdesigner!
    Reviewed in Germany on October 2, 2016
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Das Monster für übertaktungsfreudige Gamer und Grafikdesigner!
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    Hallo!

    "Ich besitze diesen Prozessor schon seit Anfang diesen Jahres und muss sagen: Ich bereue nichts!"

    Zuerst schreibe ich etwas zu meinen Erwartungen, wozu ich diesen Prozessor nutzen wollte und was er können muss. Danach erwähne ich kurz die Beschaffenheit der Verpackung. Anschließend teile ich meine Taktung des Prozessors sowie die Kühlung mit. Letzteres möchte ich die Unterschiede zum Vorgänger i7 4960x nennen und ganz zum Schluss das Fazit.

    Ich hatte mich Anfang diesen Jahres für den Prozessor entschieden, da er sehr übertaktungsfreudig ist und genug Leistung beim Gaming aber vorallem bei Grafik- und Videobearbeitung bietet.

    Am 28.01.2016 war es endlich soweit. Mein neues Projekt startete und der neue Prozessor wurde mir am nächsten Tag von einem Postbote übergeben. Die Amazon Verpackung war wie gewohnt perfekt verpackt. Seitens Intel hat sich verpackungstechnisch auch nicht viel getan, aber natürlich war der Prozessor sicher und fest verpackt (Bild 3).

    Als ich mein komplettes Setup zusammengebaut hatte, testete ich sogleich das, im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes, MONSTER! Standartmäßig liegt die Ratio bei 3000 MHZ, ich habe jedoch gleich zu Beginn folgende Werte standartisiert: BCLK Frequenz 100.0 MHz; Ratio 4500 MHz; CPU Cache Ratio 24x (Bild 2). Gekühlt wir mein Prozessor durch eine Corsair Wasserkühlung (Bild 1). Im Normalzustand liegt die Temperatur bei meiner Taktung zwischen 20 und 25°C. Bei großen Anwendungen variiert es sehr, je nachdem wie starke der Prozessor belastet wird. Der Durchschnittswert liegt aber bei 40-45°C.

    Zuvor hatte ich einen i7 4960x. Ebenfalls ein Flagschiff, jedoch war der Grund meines Umstiegs der in die Jahre gekommene LGA2011 Sockel, sowie der beim i7 5960x lockende 20MB Cache.

    FAZIT:
    Der i7 5960x ist ein Flagschiff schlecht hin, dazu zählen vorallem die 20MB Cache, die 8+8 virtuellen Kerne sowie die Übertaktungsfreudigkeit! Noch heute würde ich Gamern, die auch Grafik- bzw. Videodesign betreiben diesen Prozessor empfehlen. Er ist die perfekte Mischung zwischen Gamingprozessor und Grafik- Videobearbeitungsprozessor. Das hat natürlich auch seinen Preis. Klare Kaufempfehlung!
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    Alex.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it if you can afford the price!
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