Intel

Intel Core i9 7960X

CPU Intel Sep 2017 Released
The Intel Core i9 7960X is a desktop-class CPU manufactured by Intel, built on Intel's officially announced 14 nm process technology, released in September 2017. This processor features a 16-core 32-thread architecture design, with a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a maximum boost clock reaching up to 4.2 GHz, equipped with 22 MB shared of L3 cache, utilizing the LGA-2066 socket. Overall specifications are targeted at desktop application scenarios.
Processor Number
i9-7960X
Core Architecture
Skylake
Performance Core Threads
32
Performance Core Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
Performance Core Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
Power Consumption
165 W
L1 Cache
64 K per core
Socket
LGA-2066
Max Memory Size
128 GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Bandwidth
79.47 GB/s

General Parameters

Release Date
Sep 2017
Manufacturer
Intel
Type
Desktop
Instruction Set i
x86-64
Core Architecture
Skylake
Processor Number
i9-7960X
Integrated Graphics i
N/A

Package

Manufacturing Process
14 nm
Socket
LGA-2066
Power Consumption
165 W
Peak Operating Temperature
98 °C

CPU Performance

Performance Cores
16
Performance Core Threads
32
Performance Core Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
Performance Core Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
Total Core Count
16
Total Thread Count
32
Bus Frequency
100 MHz
Multiplier
28x
L1 Cache
64 K per core
L2 Cache
1 MB per core
L3 Cache
22 MB shared
Unlocked Multiplier
Yes

Memory Parameters

Memory Types
DDR4-2666
Max Memory Size
128 GB
Max Memory Channels
4
Max Memory Bandwidth
79.47 GB/s
ECC Memory Support
No

Miscellaneous

Official Website
PCIe Version i
3.0
PCIe Lanes
44
Extended Instruction Set
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX-2, AVX-512

CPU Performance Ranking

Cinebench R23 Single Core

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Passmark CPU Single Core

Passmark CPU Multi Core