Intel Core i7-5960X
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 8C / 16T
Clock: 3 - 3.5 GHz
Socket: LGA2011-3
TDP: 140W
Price: $448.88 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-5960X
Cores
8C / 16T
Clock
3 - 3.5 GHz
Socket
LGA2011-3
TDP
140W
Best price from Amazon
$448.88
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-5960X offers 8 cores and 16 threads. 20MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks span 3GHz base to 3.5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA2011-3 socket with a 140W TDP — about 17.5W per core.
Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second. Expect to pay around $448.88, which lands it among high-end options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 140 W |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Haswell |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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