Brand: Intel · SKU: BX80613I7980X · MPN: SLBUZ · Category: Components
The Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is a high-performance desktop processor based on the 32nm Gulftown architecture, designed for the LGA 1366 socket (Socket B). Launched in early 2010, it was the first six-core consumer processor from Intel, featuring 12 threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading technology. With a base clock speed of 3.33 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.6 GHz, it provides substantial power for intensive workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, and enthusiast-level gaming. It features 12 MB of Intel Smart Cache, an unlocked multiplier for simplified overclocking, and supports triple-channel DDR3-1066 memory. With a TDP of 130W, it requires robust thermal solutions. This processor was the flagship of the Nehalem/Westmere generation, offering a significant performance leap over the 45nm quad-core Bloomfield predecessors while maintaining compatibility with the Intel X58 Express chipset.
| TDP | 130 W |
|---|---|
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA 1366 / Socket B |
| Threads | 12 |
| Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s QPI |
| Lithography | 32 nm |
| Memory Type | DDR3 1066 |
| Architecture | Gulftown (Westmere) |
| Memory Channels | 3 (Triple Channel) |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.33 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.60 GHz |
| Warranty | Limited 3-Year (Original) / Not Available (Current) |
| Weight | 0.06 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.0mm x 42.5mm |
Flagship 6-core processor for the LGA 1366 platform, offering extreme multitasking performance and unlocked overclocking capabilities.
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