The Core i9-7960X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Sep 01, 2017. It's currently in stock for $347.48, so it's a lower value for money.
| Sep 1st, 2017 | $1,699.00 | 165 W | 16/32 | 2.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
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Core i9-7960X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| MSRP | $1,699.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Codename | Skylake-X |
| Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 16 |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 22 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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