Product Description

Intel Core i7 Quad-core i7-950 3.06GHz Processor BX80601950 Intel Processors

From the Manufacturer

The Intel Core i7-950 processor combines the power of four 3.06 GHz computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB of smart cache, the Core i7-950 processor ensures that you get maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-950 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.

Intel Core i7-950 Processor features:

• Four 3.06 GHz cores for better multitasking and multithreaded performance.
• 8 MB of smart cache.
• Integrated memory controller delivers higher memory bandwidth.
• Quick Path Interconnect provides fast data transfer between the processor and chipset.

To put it simply, users will enjoy faster and more streamlined processing than ever before. Your computer will handle multiple projects and applications without the slowdown you'd experience with a lesser processor.

Extremely intensive programs like high-definition media editors will run more smoothly and responsively. And you'll be able to experience next-generation games without frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns.

New Technologies Boost Performance
The Intel Core i7-950 processor also makes use of several other cutting-edge technologies:

• Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.
• Hyper-threading Technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software like media players and next-generation games.
• Smart Cache Memory increases available RAM resources, leading to less lag while multi-tasking.

Unparalleled Gaming Performance
With the advent of next-generation games, PC gaming is more immersive than ever. The latest games take advantage of multi-threaded programming, allowing for more realistic graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence (AI). But you need more than just a good graphics card with high GPU output to fully experience all these effects. Underlying the visual realism and advanced AI scripts are thousands of high-speed calculations that your CPU must process.

Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-950 processor is specifically designed to handle these calculations. Using multi-thread architecture, it has the ability to process thousands of graphical characteristics at once, resulting in a smooth and lag-free experience. Intel worked closely with CryTek -- the developers of the advanced game engine behind such games as Crysis and Far Cry -- to guarantee that gamers have an immersive and lifelike experience.

The Intel Core i7-950 processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

Intel Core i7-900 Processor Series Intel Core i7-975 Processor Extreme Edition Intel Core i7-950 Processor Intel Core i7-920 Processor Processor Frequency 3.33 GHz 3.06 GHz 2.66 GHz Intel Smart Cache 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB Intel Turbo Boost Technology Single-core performance up to 3.6 GHz Single-core performance up to 3.33 GHz Single-core performance up to 2.93 GHz Number of Simultaneous Threads 8 (With Intel HT Technology) 8 (With Intel HT Technology) 8 (With Intel HT Technology) Processor Integrated Memory Controller Yes Yes Yes Number of Memory Channels 3 (DDR3 1066 MHz) 3 (DDR3 1066 MHz) 3 (DDR3 1066 MHz) Intel X58 Chipset Motherboard DX58SO DX58SO DX58SO Socket LGA1366 LGA1366 LGA1366