Testseek.co.uk have collected 95 expert reviews of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 3.3Ghz Socket 2011 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition 3.3Ghz Socket 2011.
November 2011
Experts 82% 95 Reviews
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Is Sandy Bridge E worth it? Even at $1000, the answer is a resounding yes--if you're using the right apps, are a dedicated overclocker, or have barrels of cash that you simply can't spend fast enough. ...
Performance in applications, Performance in games, HyperThreading, Turbo mode
Price!
The Intel Core i7 3960X is an ultra-high-end CPU in every respect. It's lightning fast with applications and games. Although power consumption is a little high, it's pretty reasonable for a processor with performances like this. The only thing that's l...
Abstract: Ironically, when it comes to performance, Intel’s Core i7-9360X is the real Bulldozer. Since its power consumption levels are lower than the Gulftown-based Core i7, it should also deliver amazing performance per watt as well. Is that really the case? I...
The Core i7-3960X is a worthy successor to last year's Extreme Edition processors, but the same caveats apply to it as to them. You'll see the greatest benefit in programs that are heavily threaded - computation-heavy spreadsheets, video encoding appli...
There can be no doubting the performance of the i7-3960X. It truly is a monster. Our results have shown it tops the tables in everything you can throw at it from CPU arithmetic to memory bandwidth. Whatever your need, the Intel i7-3960X will satisfy y...
Abstract: Intel's Sandy Bridge design impressed us nearly a year ago, but it was intended for mainstream customers. The company took its time readying the enthusiast version, Sandy Bridge-E. Now, the LGA 2011-based platform and its accompanying CPUs are ready. A...
The fastest processor you can buy, Hefty overclocking headroom
Very expensive, They turned the bloody cores off!
A new high-end processor from Intel is normally a cue for much rejoicing. After all, who doesn't like exciting technology and the promise of epic new levels of performance? In that context, the all-new Intel Core i7-3960X is as snazzy as they come.It's...
Published: 2011-11-14, Author: Mike Jennings , review by: pcpro.co.uk
Intel's latest processors aren't cheap, but those in the market for the ultimate in raw power likely won't care when faced with such record-breaking speeds...