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Core i7-3960X: The Last of Us Part I

Name: Intel Core i7-3960X
Brand: Intel

$250.00

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In The Last of Us Part I, the Core i7-3960X outperforms 20% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $250.00. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition I7-3960X 3.3 GHz 6 LGA 2011 Processor BX80619I73960X

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Core i7-3960X in The Last of Us Part I

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Core i7-3960X's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Nov 14th, 2011
MSRP	$990.00
Current Price	$250.00
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Sandy Bridge-E
Socket	LGA2011
Power Consumption	130W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 410 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	6 / 12
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.9 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	1600 MHz (DDR3)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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