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Intel Core i9-7960X

16
Cores
32
Threads
165 W
TDP
2.8 GHz
Frequency
4.4 GHz
Boost
Skylake-X
Codename
Socket 2066
Socket
Front
Front
Connectivity
Connectivity
Intel Socket 2066
Intel Socket 2066
The Intel Core i9-7960X was a desktop processor with 16 cores, launched in September 2017, at an MSRP of $1699. It is part of the Core i9 lineup, using the X-Series 7th Gen architecture with Socket 2066. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading the core-count is effectively doubled, to 32 threads. Core i9-7960X has 22 MB of L3 cache and operates at 2.8 GHz by default, but can boost up to 4.4 GHz, depending on the workload. Intel is making the Core i9-7960X on a 14 nm production node, the transistor count is unknown. You may freely adjust the unlocked multiplier on Core i9-7960X, which simplifies overclocking greatly, as you can easily dial in any overclocking frequency.
With a TDP of 165 W, the Core i9-7960X is extremely power hungry, which means you need top-notch cooling. Intel's processor supports DDR4 memory with a quad-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 2666 MT/s, but with overclocking (and the right memory modules) you can go even higher. For communication with other components in the computer, Core i9-7960X uses a PCI-Express Gen 3 connection. This processor does not have integrated graphics, you will need a separate graphics card.
Hardware virtualization is available on the Core i9-7960X, which greatly improves virtual machine performance. Additionally, IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough) is supported, so that guest virtual machines may directly use host hardware. Programs using Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) can run on this processor, boosting performance for calculation-heavy applications. Besides AVX, Intel has added support for the newer AVX2 and AVX-512 instructions, too.

Physical

Socket: Intel Socket 2066
Foundry: Intel
Process Size: 14 nm
Die Size: 484 mm²
Package: FC-LGA2066
tJMax: 98°C

Processor

Market: Desktop
Production Status: End-of-life
Release Date: Sep 1st, 2017
Launch Price: $1699
Part#: SR3RR
Bundled Cooler: None

Performance

Frequency: 2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock: up to 4.4 GHz
Boost 2.0:up to 4.2 GHz
Base Clock: 100 MHz
Multiplier: 28.0x
Multiplier Unlocked: Yes
TDP: 165 W

Architecture

Codename: Skylake-X
Generation: Core i9
(X-Series 7th Gen)
Memory Support: DDR4
Rated Speed: 2666 MT/s
Memory Bus: Quad-channel
ECC Memory: No
PCI-Express: Gen 3, 44 Lanes
(CPU only)
Chipset: X299

Core Config

# of Cores: 16
# of Threads: 32
SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated Graphics: N/A

Cache

Cache L1: 64 KB (per core)
Cache L2: 1 MB (per core)
Cache L3: 22 MB (shared)

Features

  • MMX
  • SSE
  • SSE2
  • SSE3
  • SSSE3
  • SSE4.2
  • AVX
  • AVX2
  • AVX-512
  • EIST
  • Intel 64
  • XD bit
  • VT-x
  • VT-d
  • HTT
  • AES-NI
  • TSX
  • TXT
  • CLMUL
  • FMA3
  • F16C
  • BMI1
  • BMI2
  • Boost 2.0
  • Boost 3.0

Notes

This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking.
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