Monday, July 18th 2011
Sandy Bridge-E Model Numbers, Clock Speeds Surface
Here are details of the first three models of Intel's "Sandy Bridge-E" Core i7 processors in the LGA2011 package. Some of these details were made public as early as mid-April. It was then analyzed that Intel was driving two distinct lines of LGA2011 client processors: Enthusiast and Performance, and within Performance, there were BClk multiplier-unlocked six-core, and locked quad-core chips. With the new series, Intel will move to the 3000 series of processor model numbering, indicating that the new processors will be part of Intel's 3rd generation Core processors, even though they're based on the Sandy Bridge architecture.
Before we move to the model numbers, here's a quick run up of the brand extenders. "X" denotes Extreme Edition, "K" denotes "Unlocked" (BClk multipler unlocked). Leading the pack will be Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. This six-core (6 cores, 12 threads with HTT) chip has a nominal clock speed of 3.30 GHz, Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.90 GHz, and features the full 15 MB of L3 cache present on the Sandy Bridge-E silicon. Expect this chip to have a four figure price-tag.
Next up, is the Core i7-3930K, with 6 cores, 12 threads, a nominal clock speed of 3.20 GHz, and Turbo Boost speed of 3.80 GHz; but 12 MB of L3 cache compared to 15 MB on the Extreme Edition chip. This chip features an unlocked BClk multiplier, making overclocking it possible.
The most affordable LGA2011 chip will be Core i7-3820, with 4 cores, 8 threads, nominal clock speed of 3.60 GHz, Turbo speed of 3.90 GHz, and just 10 MB of L3 cache. Unlike the other two, this one has its BClk multiplier locked. All three models feature quad-channel DDR3 memory controllers, but it is likely that the lower-end models could also have lower DRAM multiplier limits. All three chips will have other features in common, including a PCI-Express 3.0 root complex that gives out two x16 links to drive graphics.
Source:
DonanimHaber
Before we move to the model numbers, here's a quick run up of the brand extenders. "X" denotes Extreme Edition, "K" denotes "Unlocked" (BClk multipler unlocked). Leading the pack will be Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition. This six-core (6 cores, 12 threads with HTT) chip has a nominal clock speed of 3.30 GHz, Turbo Boost speed of up to 3.90 GHz, and features the full 15 MB of L3 cache present on the Sandy Bridge-E silicon. Expect this chip to have a four figure price-tag.
The most affordable LGA2011 chip will be Core i7-3820, with 4 cores, 8 threads, nominal clock speed of 3.60 GHz, Turbo speed of 3.90 GHz, and just 10 MB of L3 cache. Unlike the other two, this one has its BClk multiplier locked. All three models feature quad-channel DDR3 memory controllers, but it is likely that the lower-end models could also have lower DRAM multiplier limits. All three chips will have other features in common, including a PCI-Express 3.0 root complex that gives out two x16 links to drive graphics.
124 Comments on Sandy Bridge-E Model Numbers, Clock Speeds Surface
going to get ASRock P67 Pro3 this week for i5 2500k upgrade.
should be enough for all those new games. :)
i suggest you to stop promoting high end stuff.
i just about to upgrade to i5 2500k.
you are a very high end user and im a budget user. i dont think games will require more than that soon. :P
and these days game developers dont tend to make their games overly demanding like before, which is a good thing for a budget user like me. lol. :D
I love looking and enjoy seeing any system low end middle end or ultra end and I wouldnt call myself a high end user when I see people running SR2's and so on :) I'm just an enthusiast that I enjoy whatever I buy :) Heck I still have some socket A rigs here ;) So they cant be that high end surely?? :)
I think the 8 core CPU would be the only thing I'd consider because these 4 cores and a decent graphics card as you've just said run pretty much anything :) I know I'll end up with SLI in both rigs with a Physx card as well, but its only because I've got hardware laying about the place!!
I do plan on building a Sandy Bridge system with a 2600k CPU in, but not for what people might expect though :D I just enjoy being different and I enjoy looking and learning what other people do with their rigs. I'm nothing special, just someone that enjoys things a little too much :D :)
because i never saw anyone having 2 cpus. that rig should be enough for you for another 10 years probably. lol :D
I cant wait for some new games to come out, I think with the new graphics card (and cards later on :D) this rig will be transformed!
Are there any other games I should be keeping an eye out for that might make me have to upgrade?? :D
Metro 2034
Crysis 2: Upgrade mods.
Rage
and its very unlikely those games will be hard on your rig. lol.
u are fine either way.
problem?
Metro 2033 was demanding as hell. Still is on most rigs out yet 2034 will be less demanding?
Rage wont be demanding? You have run the Tech 5 engine before have you? Thats funny because RAGE will be the first game to run Carmacks new engine.
Crysis 2 with the update will bring most any system to its knees.
I mean really where do you get your facts from?
I hear Metro 2033 is a right hard nut of a game to run, so I will look out for that one :D
In fact any game that I'd have to upgrade for I look forward too :D Its what having a PC is all about!! :lol: :banghead: :rockout:
Heres a link for all the goodies.
www.mycrysis.com/dx11
I have just checked and I will have to update my drivers as I'm currently running 275.33 :) Thank you for the information!!I have two CPU's but they are in separate systems!! :) :toast:
can you link me to the official source?
because i doubt it very much and never heard it myself.
heres the verified specs for BF3.
www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/08/battlefield-3-system-requirements-revealed/
looks like i should be fine as i have a 460 1gb and will be having i5 2500k :D.
Minimum
Hard Drive Space: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
OS: Windows Vista or Windows 7
Processor: Core 2 Duo @ 2.0GHzRAM2GB
Video Card: DirectX 10 or 11 compatible Nvidia or AMD ATI card
Recommended
Hard Drive Space: 15 GB for disc version or 10 GB for digital version
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD CPURAM 4GB
Video Card: DirectX 11 Nvidia or AMD ATI card, GeForce GTX 460, Radeon Radeon HD 6850
source: www.pcgamer.com/2011/07/08/battlefield-3-system-requirements-revealed/
battlefieldo.com/fake-bf3-system-requirements-circulating/Then you may have a bottleneck on your hands. I don't know much about Intel to be 100% sure. I would ask around. Someone like Sneekypeet might be able to help ya.
but im betting i can play it on my overclocked 460 1gb and with an i5 2500k on high settings at 1920*1080 resolution well.
it wont be unplayable.
a gtx 460 1gb is still adequate for 99% of the games on high settings :).
i played The Witcher 2 on ultra settings (without ubersampling) just fine until i bored from the game.
so dont be so negative and scared about the possible high system requirements and upgrading.
i am 100% sure that we are able to play future games on MAX settings just fine with our current computers :).