Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition

The Intel Core i7-990X Extreme Edition packs 6 cores and 12 threads. 12MB 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 span 3.467GHz base to 3.467GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $170.41 it sits in the mid-range processor bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.