Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition
Product Overview
The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7
processor Extreme Edition is super-smart,
ultra-threaded, and absolutely uncom-
promising, making it the ultimate desktop
processor for content creators and gamers.
The Ultimate Digital
Creativity Engine
The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7
processor Extreme Edition is the perfect
engine for power users who demand
unparalleled performance for unlimited
digital creativity. Smart features like Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
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and Intel®
Hyper-Threading Technology
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give additional
performance where and when you need it.
As the first desktop platform to feature
4-channel memory, the Core i7-3960X
processor has more than twice the memory
bandwidth of the previous generation Core
i7-990X
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processor. Experience the power
you need to optimize your workflow and
maximize throughput with the ultimate
desktop processor.
Unleash the Ultimate
Gaming Processor
Get the edge you need to dominate your
gaming competition with the unlocked,
unleashed, and uncompromising 2nd
generation Intel Core i7 processor Extreme
Edition. With a killer combination of features
including Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0,
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, and over-
clocking. The ultra-threaded 2nd generation
Intel® Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition
is flexible and devastatingly powerful.
It’s the ultimate weapon for gamers who
demand unmatched PC performance. The
only thing holding your gaming domination
back now is you.
Unrivaled Performance
and Overclocking
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The new 2nd Generation Intel Core i7
processor Extreme Edition will give you
the smoothest and most realistic desktop
content creation and gaming experience.
With Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
delivering unmatched 12-thread perfor-
mance across six cores, the most memory
channels available on any Intel desktop
processor, and the largest cache size
for super low latency and quick response
times, these processors will perform
when you need them to, in the applications
that you need them in. Add in the ability
to enable uncompromised 2 x 16 multi-
card NVIDIA* SLI* and AMD CrossFireX*
graphics configurations and you have a
platform that is unrivaled.
If you are the type that wants to optimize
performance on your system, the 2nd gen-
eration Intel Core i7 processors on socket
LGA2011 are for you. With enhanced system
tuning for processor cores, memory, and
power levels, you will have the flexibility
that allows you to attain extra performance
for more complex multimedia applications
and immersive gaming. Whether you are a
novice overclocker or a seasoned veteran,
these processors will have you singing their
praises in no time at all.
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2nd Generation intel® Core™ i7 Processor
Extreme Edition