Computer chip manufacturer Intel has outdone itself with its
release of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition processor. This is one of
the first chips to incorporate hexacore technology, meaning that it runs like
six processors in one. Those six cores allow for unprecedented multi-tasking
capability, and each core is clocked at 3.3GHz speeds. Intel’s turbo frequency
technology also allows for the chip to run at a blistering 3.9GHz while under
single-core load. That’s only part of the chip’s potential, though, as this
processor is also designed for overclocking, so that PC enthusiasts can
configure the chip to run at even faster speeds than normal, with some people
managing to reach 5.0GHz across all six cores. These speeds are unheard of in
the processing industry, creating quite a buzz among PC gurus.
This is not all that Intel has to offer with the Core
i7-3960X, however. 64-bit system support, along with a 15MB chip cache, ensure
powerful and reliable interfacing with the newest RAM technologies. This is
compounded by four memory channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of
51.2GB/s. Intel Hyperthreading technology enables twelve threads, two per core,
to be run simultaneously, while Virtualization Technology creates virtual
system resources to run smaller applications. This frees up hardware to deal
with far more intensive programs, such as games and graphical editing software.
The current price for this processor is around $1000
dollars, and it is complete far more powerful than most users currently need.
The price and the overkill factor have made the chip a lesser used one, and
usually only those with plenty of money or extreme processor needs end up
purchasing it. If you are one of those two types of people, preferably both,
this is the chip for you.
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