Intel Core i7-960
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1366
TDP: 130W
Price: $150.00 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-960
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1366
TDP
130W
Best price from Amazon
$150.00
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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 $150.00 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.
| 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 |
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