Intel · Core i7 · 2014 · LGA2011-3
The Intel Core i7-5960X is a desktop processor with 8 cores, released in 2014 at an MSRP of $999. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 5th Gen platform, and fits the LGA2011-3 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Haswell-E" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 16 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i7-5960X has a base clock of 3 GHz and can boost up to 3.5 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Haswell-E" silicon on a 22nm process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4 memory. With a TDP of 140W, the Core i7-5960X sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. This processor has no integrated graphics — a discrete GPU is required. The cache hierarchy consists of 32KB/core of L1, 256KB/core of L2, and 20MB of L3 cache.
Haswell-E flagship — 8-core desktop CPU at a time when mainstream was capped at 4 cores. X99 platform was one of the first consumer DDR4 platforms.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i7 |
| Series | 5th Gen |
| Architecture | Haswell-E |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2014 |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.5 GHz |
| L1 cache | 32KB/core |
| L2 cache | 256KB/core |
| L3 cache | 20MB |
| TDP | 140W |
| Socket | LGA2011-3 |
| Process | 22nm |
| Memory type | DDR4 |
| Integrated graphics | None |
| Chipsets | X99 |
| Launch MSRP | $999 |
| Part number | BX80648I75960X |