The Core i7-3960X is a bottom-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 14, 2011.
| Nov 14th, 2011 | $990.00 | 130 W | 6/12 | 3.3 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i7-3960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| MSRP | $990.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
Core i7-3960X in My Games
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