Intel Core i7-960
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1366
TDP: 130W
Price: $145.00 from Amazon

Intel Core i7-960
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1366
TDP
130W
Best price from Amazon
$145.00
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-960 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA1366 socket with a 130W TDP — about 32.5W per core. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. Clocks run from 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.
At $145.00 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 130 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | None |




