Brand: Intel · SKU: i7-990X · MPN: BX80613I7990X · Category: Components
The Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition is a high-end desktop processor based on the 32nm Westmere microarchitecture (Gulftown core). It features 6 cores and 12 threads, thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. It has an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. The base clock speed is 3.46 GHz (3460 MHz) and can reach up to 3.73 GHz (3733 MHz) with Turbo Boost technology. It includes 12MB of L3 Cache and supports DDR3 memory up to 1066MHz with a triple-channel interface. The processor utilizes the Intel Socket LGA 1366 and has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 130W. It supports PCIe 2.0 with 36 lanes and does not have integrated graphics. It was launched in February 2011.
| TDP | 130 W |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA 1366 |
| Threads | 12 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| PCIe Support | PCIe 2.0, 36 Lanes |
| Process Size | 32 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR3-1066 (Triple-Channel) |
| Base Clock Speed | 3.46 GHz |
| Processor Number | i7-990X |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere (Gulftown) |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.73 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes |
| Warranty | N/A (End-of-Life Product) |
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | 42.5mm X 45.0mm (Package Size) |
The Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition is a six-core, twelve-thread desktop CPU from Intel's high-end lineup, featuring an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking. It was the fastest chip available for the LGA 1366 platform at its launch in early 2011, making it highly capable for heavily threaded workloads of its time.
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