Intel Core i7-970
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 6C / 12T
Clock: 3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket: LGA1366
TDP: 130W
Intel Core i7-970
Cores
6C / 12T
Clock
3.2 - 3.2 GHz
Socket
LGA1366
TDP
130W
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-970 packs 6 cores and 12 threads. 8MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1366 socket with a 130W TDP — about 21.7W per core. Clocks run from 3.2GHz base to 3.2GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems with the rest of your parts automatically. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 130 W |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
| Socket | LGA1366 |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Westmere |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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