Core i7-930

Intel · Core i7 · 2010 · LGA1366

Overview

The Intel Core i7-930 is a desktop processor with 4 cores, released in 2010 at an MSRP of $294. It is part of the Core i7 lineup, using the 1st Gen platform, and fits the LGA1366 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Nehalem" architecture. Thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, each core can handle two instruction streams simultaneously, yielding a total of 8 threads for improved parallelism. The Core i7-930 has a base clock of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 3.06 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Nehalem" silicon on a 45nm process node. Its multiplier is locked, so any overclocking has to come from raising the base clock rather than the multiplier. This processor supports DDR3 memory. With a TDP of 130W, the Core i7-930 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 8MB of L3 cache.

2010 revision of the LGA1366 lineup, replacing the i7-920 as the entry-level Bloomfield.

Specifications

BrandIntel
FamilyCore i7
Series1st Gen
ArchitectureNehalem
TypeDesktop
Launch year2010
Cores4
Threads8
Base clock2.8 GHz
Boost clock3.06 GHz
L1 cache32KB/core
L2 cache256KB/core
L3 cache8MB
TDP130W
SocketLGA1366
Process45nm
Memory typeDDR3
Integrated graphicsNone
ChipsetsX58
Launch MSRP$294
Part numberBX80601930
OEM / tray part numberAT80601000897AA

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