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Core i7-5960X: Destiny 2

Name: Intel Core i7-5960X
Brand: Intel

$255.05

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In Destiny 2, the Core i7-5960X outperforms 41% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $255.05. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Core i7-5960X in Destiny 2

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Core i7-5960X's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Sep 1st, 2014
Current Price	$255.05
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Haswell-E
Socket	LGA2011-3
Power Consumption	140W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 304 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	8 / 16
Base Frequency	3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	2133 MHz (DDR4)
Overclock Support	Overclockable

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