Intel BX80619i73960X Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge-E 3.3GHz (3.9GHz Turbo) No Fan LGA 2011 130W Six-Core Desktop Processor

Intel Core i7-3960X Processor Extreme Edition 3.3 GHz; the most advanced processor for the ultimate performance of your system
Equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads; provides efficient performance even for the most resource-intensive applications
Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology; it enables the CPU to increase its overall functioning while minimizing impact the on productivity
Integrated four channel DDR3 memory controller; the processor directly controls up to 4 DIMMs to give you a faster computing power SpecificationsIntel Core i7-3960X BX80619i73960X Extreme Edition Processor
Experience the most advanced processor ever - the Intel Core i7-3960X BX80619i73960X Extreme Edition Processor. The Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition Processor is every enthusiast's and professional's dream CPU for their system. With a 3.3GHz processing speed, as well as the Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading Technologies, this is the perfect processor for extreme gaming computers, high-end workstations, and multimedia desktops. The processor can be installed on the latest Socket R (LGA 2011) and is equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads that provide efficient performance even with the most demanding programs.

Six Core/12 Thread Processing

Provides six complete execution cores in a single processor package, delivering 12 computing threads to help operating systems and applications deliver additional performance, so users can experience better multitasking and multi-threaded performance across many types of applications and workloads.

Massive PCIe Graphics Bandwidth

 Provides up to 40 lanes of PCIe bandwidth for PCI Express devices, which can include graphics cards, storage controllers, and additional LAN devices. This processor has more than 2X the PCIe lanes vs. other 2nd Generation Intel Core desktop processors.

Four Channel Integrated Memory Controller

 An integrated memory controller with four channels of DDR3 1600 MHz offers memory bandwidth up to 51.2 GB/s. Combined with the processor’s efficient prefetching algorithms, this memory controller’s lower latency and higher memory bandwidth delivers amazing performance for data-intensive applications.

  Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0

 Dynamically increases the processor’s frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits. Get more performance automatically, when you need it the most.

Intel Smart Cache

This large last-level cache enables dynamic and efficient allocation of shared cache to all six cores to match the needs of various applications for ultra-efficient data storage and manipulation.