Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor
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Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor Features
- Product Type - Desktop
- Product Line - Core i7
- Socket - LGA1366 Socket
- Clock Speed - 3.06 GHz
- QuickPath - 4.8 GT/s
Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor Technical Details
- Brand Name: Intel
- Model: BX80601950
- Processor Count: 1
- Cache Memory Installed Size: 8 MB
- Warranty: 3 years warranty
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Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor
The Intel Core i7-950 processor combines the power of four 3.06 GHz computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB of smart cache, the Core i7-950 processor ensures that you get maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-950 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.
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 With four cores in one processor, users will experience better multitasking and multithreaded performance. |
 The Intel Core i7-950 processor delivers unmatched performance for demanding tasks.. |
The i7 family is Intel's flagship processor, and for good reason. With the i7 family, Intel engineers invented a revolutionary new style of microarchitecture. They replaced the front side bus -- a longtime staple of processor design -- with a new technology called QuickPath Interconnect (QPI). Using QPI, the Intel Core i7-950 processor achieves unprecedented levels of bandwidth, and can use its four computing cores to their maximum potential. To put it simply, users will enjoy faster and more streamlined processing than ever before. Your computer will handle multiple projects and applications without the slowdown you'd experience with a lesser processor.
Extremely intensive programs like high-definition media editors will run more smoothly and responsively. And you'll be able to experience next-generation games without frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns.
New Technologies Boost Performance
The Intel Core i7-950 processor also makes use of several other cutting-edge technologies:
- Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.
- Hyper-threading Technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software like media players and next-generation games.
- Smart Cache Memory increases available RAM resources, leading to less lag while multi-tasking.
Whether editing high-definition videos, touching up family photos, or splicing up music, the Intel Core i7-950 processor provides the processing power needed. The processor's four cores are optimized to keep up with the most advanced digital editing software. It also accelerates DVD encoding and compression, allowing you to easily share your HD home videos with everyone.
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With the advent of next-generation games, PC gaming is more immersive than ever. The latest games take advantage of multi-threaded programming, allowing for more realistic graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence (AI). But you need more than just a good graphics card with high GPU output to fully experience all these effects. Underlying the visual realism and advanced AI scripts are thousands of high-speed calculations that your CPU must process. Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-950 processor is specifically designed to handle these calculations. Using multi-thread architecture, it has the ability to process thousands of graphical characteristics at once, resulting in a smooth and lag-free experience. Intel worked closely with CryTek -- the developers of the advanced game engine behind such games as Crysis and Far Cry -- to guarantee that gamers have an immersive and lifelike experience.
The Intel Core i7-950 processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.
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Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor Description
Intel Core i7 950 Processor BX80601950 Check out the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. Also new to the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance.BUY IT NOW
Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor Reviews :
Review 1 :
The best thing about the Core i7-950 besides its incredible benchmark performance and rock solid overclock ability, is that it's price tag keeps dropping, and with Sandybridge processors just about to enter the market, they'll only get cheaper from here on out. Boasting 4 cores and 4 threads, these are beast CPUs that have to be taken into consideration for any serious gaming rig or video rendering build. I bought this processor on a really nice deal at a local computer store--sorry Amazon but the price difference was too significant--and have been happily enjoying my new computer build for a while now.
OVERCLOCKING:
In a word: easy. If you know something about overclocking older intel chips (dual and quad core 45nm and 65nm chips), you'll find that while some things have changed (bclock vs FSB) many others work about the same, and in particular managing Vcore, RAM timings, and micro-tweaking voltages to get the most out of your chip. There are many, many excellent resources on enthusiast boards that will guide you through the process--just employ Google to get the information you need. Most i7 chips OC about the same, so even a i7-920 guide will get you pointed in the right direction.
Suffice it to say I was able to achieve a solid 4.07ghz 24hr Prime95 stable system with temperatures never north of 78C. I idle at about 45C, and gaming pushes my temps into the high 50s or low 60s. I am extremely impressed with the quality of the overclock, and the relative ease with which I arrived there.
PERFORMANCE:
Stellar across the board. I have a gaming rig with a crossfire arrangement which I also use for video editing, photo editing, streaming media files throughout my house (using PlayOn and several WD TV Live devices). I can play any game I want with the PlayOn media server running, Torrents running, and still not hit 50% CPU usage. Really the only time I use 100% of this chip's capacity is when testing out an overclock using Prime95, or when I run a synthetic benchmark. Real world usage, with the exception of video rendering or other CPU intense tasks, will not use half of what this chip has to offer.
VALUE:
The i7 chips have been coming down in price for a while now, and with the current sub $300 prices on the 950, I can't see a better value out there on an intel chip if one plans to overclock. Why spend 2-3x more for an "extreme" edition chip when you can get one of these and overclock it as high or higher? There are numerous people overclocking these chips into the 4.5ghz range, some of them on air! If you want a great CPU to build a computer around, you'd be hard pressed to find a better option for a 4-core processor.
CONCLUSIONS:
Buy yourself one.
Review 2 :
I had started looking at this months ago before Amazon lowered the price on it. But when the price dropped to it's current price then I jumped on it and very glad that I did. It's fast. It's
the best bang for your buck.
MY BUILD:
Cooler Master ATCS 840 Full Tower
ASUS P6X58D Premium LGA 1366 X58 DDR3 USB 3.0 SATA 6 Gb/s -Motherboard
Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor
24GB Ram, (240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-10600 memory module
Cooler Master Silent Pro M1000 Modular 1000W 80 PLUS Bronze Power Supply
Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 64 MB Cache Hard Drive
LG Electronics 10X Blu-ray SATA Writer Drive with Software
EVGA GeForce GTX470 Superclocked 1280 MB DDR5 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card
Avertv HD DVR High Definition / Analog Video Capture Card
HP 2509m 25-Inch Diagonal Full HD LCD Monitor
Review 3 :
I have no complaints about this product. So far it has performed to my expectations...nice and fast. I have over clocked to 3.86 GHz with no instability simply by clicking a switch on my MSI Pro-E motherboard. BIOS confirmed the speed increase, and temperatures remained within Intel's required tolerances using a Cooler Master V8 solution. To be honest, I doubt if I would spend double the money for the 975 or 965 chips, but I did spend the money for the 950 instead of the 920 chip. Just a matter of personal choice as to what was justified, but I didn't want to go to the trouble of building a machine and then have the processor speed surpassed by market standards in 6 months.
As for ease of installation, it literally couldn't have been easier. The LGA 1366 socket is secure and makes this CPU simple to place and clamp.
Review 4 :
I use Zbrush, 3DStudio Max, and Photoshop - all of which are very demanding on the processor. My old PC wasn't cutting it anymore (Core 2 Duo E6600) - especially when rendering normal maps from high-polygon models (it took so long to render). With this Core i7 950 in my new PC, the process of rendering was exponentially faster. What took me several minutes to render now took literally seconds. I've heard that this processor isn't the best in terms of oveclocking ability versus cost ratio, but since I never do that - I have no complaints.
Review 5 :
I'm thoroughly pleased with the Intel Core i7 cpu. I've got it overclocked at 3.8Ghz, and I can't believe how powerful and stable it is. All of my games (e.g. Black Ops, Crysis, Halflife 2) are running incredibly smooth and all applications are snappy. I've got a Corsair A70 cpu cooler installed, so my temps at idle are around 40-42C. Under load they don't get much higher than 60-70C. I graduated from an Intel Q6600 @ 3.0Ghz (which I thought was the bees knees at the time). The difference is like night and day. Intel is the way to go. Current specs: Win7 64bit, Gigabyte GA-x58-ud3r mobo, 12gb Adata DDR3 1333mhz, Diamond HD 5870 gpu, Corsair 850wt psu, WD 1 TB Caviar Black HDD, Pioneer DVD rom, Corsair A70 cpu cooler, Antec 900 case, Intel core i7 (of course), Logitech G9x mouse, Logitech G110 keyboard, Samsung 24" Syncmaster monitor 1920x1200 max resolution. It all persistently rocks!
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Review 6 :
Great chip, great price, a bit difficult to OC, not as easy as the previous reviewer stated, but it is possible to OC. I have running at 3.7 instead of 3.06. Not bad, I think though that the i7 920 can be OC a bit higher and is much much cheaper than this one.
So far, no problems, I've been able to run Crysis, FarCry 2, etc.
My system so far: Cooler Master HAF full tower, Cooler Master V8 CPU fan, 2 BFG GTX285 2GB SLI, 6 Gs of RAM, Asus Rampage II Extreme MOBO. I'm still running XP though, which limits the amount of RAM I can have, with the limit being 4GB, it is hard to fully appreciate my components. I'm waiting for Windows 7, once I get it, DirectX 10/11 will be in place of 9oc and I will be able to use all my RAM.
Review 7 :
Can't believe that AMAZON is now asking for reviews of the processor within the desktop computers that they sell. But, it was a major decision enhancer for my choice of PC. Having put this processor to heavy workload in support of video production work, I marvel at the screen gadget that shows CPU utilization when all eight processor are 100% engaged in zipping through tasks that might take several hours with my previous quad core PC, in half an hour. And each core does this while maintaining a temperature in the 145F range without exotic cooling apparatus. You can believe the Intel TV ads they tout the astounding nature of a processor that automatically adjusts to the needs it is presented....even if their small robot feels insulted!!
Review 8 :
Let me give you a little analogy. This product has been a pleasure to work with, as everyone has previously said. I got this for about 200 dollars way back at a microcenter. Anyway, right out of the box it was extremely easy to get this up and going. I got a good motherboard for this cpu, and let me tell you it is super fast. I had it running at stock clock 3.4 ghz and it was not too difficult to get it at about the 4 ghz mark, which is what you COULD do. BUT PLEASE, be warned! do not do this with the stock fan. Do yourself a favor and get a proper third party fan to which you could safely overclock this thing. Given that this used to be 600 dollars and dropped to 300 and can even be found around 200 i think its a steal. Given that intel is going to move beyond the LGA 1333 I don't think it would be too risky to jump on this. Besideds, if you are thuinking of going for the 930 it isnt much more expensive to just jump on this. This will last you a good long time just make sure you get a good gpu to go with it and enjoy!
Review 9 :
Able to overclock with Intel's Extreme Tuning Utility at "slightly above specs" to 3.6 ghz. Probably past 4.0 with the "aggressive" option, but just in case I dont want to wear out the hardware.
I do a lot of 3D work, and this is a dynamic and fast processor. The 3D renderer takes advantage of the Hyper-Threading and displays 8 rendering cores instead of the 4 I would expect.. A great value versus other high end intel chips ( I paid $300). Look into this or a top end AMD for this price range.
Did not use the standard cooling fan included (overclocking raises temp considerably), installed a simple liquid cooling system as recommended by my tech..which worked out great.
Comes with a nice shiny case sticker :) Just what I was looking for: Blazing speed at an incredibly low cost.
Review 10 :
Purchased this processor on 12/20/2010 for $199.99+tax in California for a total just over $217. Great bang for the buck. Super fast and can run everyone of your applications at the same time with no holding back. Pair with a SSD (solid state drive) and sit back and enjoy boot up speeds of under 30 seconds and the fastest processing this world has to offer at this time.
Would recommend to anyone!!!
System specs:
Cooler Master CM 690 II Advance ATX Mid-Tower Case
Corsair 850-Watt HX Professional Series Power Supply
Core i7-950 3.06GHz Processor (7.5 in Windows Experience Index in Windows 7 for processor calculations)
Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 CPU Cooler
Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R Motherboard
Corsair 6 GB XMS3 1333MHz 240-pin DDR3 Memory (7.5 in user index in Windows 7 for memory operations per second)
Sapphire Radeon HD 6850 1 GB GDDR5 Video Card (7.7 in user index in Windows 7 for Windows and Gaming graphics)
Corsair 60 GB Force Ultra Fast Trim Supported SSD (Software/Boot Drive)Boots Windows 7 Ultimate in under 30 seconds (7.3 in user index in Windows 7 for disc data transfer rate)
(2) 1TB Western Digital 7200rpm Hard Drive in RAID 0
(3) Logisys RGB Red/Green/Blue 5 LED Lazer Light
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