Intel Core i7-950
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.06 - 3.06 GHz
Socket: LGA1366
TDP: 130W
Price: $84.15 from Amazon

Intel Core i7-950
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.06 - 3.06 GHz
Socket
LGA1366
TDP
130W
Best price from Amazon
$84.15
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-950 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1366 socket with a 130W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 3.06GHz base to 3.06GHz boost. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $84.15, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 130 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.06 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.06 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | None |



