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Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition

The 3.33GHz Core i7-980X is Intel's first 6-core processor. Based on the 32nm Westmere architecture, this Socket LGA1366 processor has a total of 12MB shared cache and works on the Intel X58 platform. It supports both HyperThreading and Intel Turbo Boost.
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THE GOOD
Consumes less or equal power compared to Intel's competing quad-cores
Excellent overclocking potential
THE BAD
Costly
Product Specification
Processor Name | Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition |
Rated Processor Frequency | 3.33GHz |
Max Processor Frequency | 3.6GHz |
No. of Cores | 6 |
Base Clock | 133MHz |
L1 Cache (data + instruction) | 32KB L1 data, 32KB L1 instruction per core |
L2 Cache | 256KB per core, inclusive |
L3 Cache | 12MB accessible by all cores, inclusive |
Memory Controller | Triple-channel DDR3-1066MHz |
TDP (W) | 130W |
Instruction Set Support | MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, |
64-bit Processing Technology | EM64T |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) / AMD Cool 'n' Quiet | Yes |
Virtualization Technology | Yes |
Packaging | LGA1366 |
Process Technology | 32nm |
Processor Codename | Gulftown |
Die Size | 240mm squared |
No. of Transistors | 1.17 billion |