Intel Core i7-4960X Ivy Bridge-E CPU Review | TechwareLabs

Six cores, twelve threads, 3.6 GHz base, 4 GHz turbo, 15 MB of cache, quad-channel memory, and a 22nm die. The specs speak for themselves, the Intel Core i7-4960X is a monster.

By now everyone knows Core i7 means performance. And when you tack that one little “X” to the end it goes from the best to the best-of-the-best. For those that may not be familiar with the naming scheme, the X means Extreme which is Intel’s halo product. It is a no compromises top-of-the-line processor, and is unmatched by any other.

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