Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition - Core i7 Extreme Edition Gulftown 6-Core 3.33 GHz LGA 1366 130W Desktop Processor - BX80613I7980X

Reviews(197)

4.8
TOP FAVORABLE REVIEW
Truly Extreme Supreme

This CPU should be my last in this lifetime [I am 80 and expect this will be more than sufficient to get me into my 90's!] The amazing factor to me [apart from the speed] is how cool it runs on the stock Intel heatsink and fan; I have the fan set on low!

There are none.

I make it a point never to list cost as a "con." If I cannot afford the product I buy something that I can afford. It is that simple. If you can afford this by all means treat yourself well!

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TOP CRITICAL REVIEW
Probably not worth it

This processor features Intel-VT technology which is currently required for Cheat Engine's DBVM feature.

The stock fan is pathetic and can be very loud at times, so ditch it and get yourself a nice H70.

You may experience system hangs when the CPU is at or near 100% utilitization if hyper-threading is enabled in the BIOS. Test for stability using Intel XTU's memory and CPU stress tests.

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Warranty & Returns

Warranty

Limited Warranty period(parts): 3 years

Limited Warranty period(labor): 3 years

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Features & Details

  • 32 nm Gulftown
  • 6 x 256KB L2 Cache
  • 12MB L3 Cache

Specifications

Model
BrandIntel
SeriesCore i7 Extreme Edition
NameCore i7-980X Extreme Edition
ModelBX80613I7980X
Details
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1366
Core NameGulftown
# of Cores6-Core
Operating Frequency3.33 GHz
QPI6.4GT/s
L2 Cache6 x 256KB
L3 Cache12MB
Manufacturing Tech32nm
Instruction Set64-Bit
Hyper-Threading SupportYes
Virtualization Technology SupportYes
Voltage0.8V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power130W
Cooling DeviceHeatsink and fan included
Additional Information
First Listed on NeweggMarch 16, 2010
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