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Good performance increases from standard Sandy Bridge processors
Abstract: Sandy Bridge E, this is the codename of Intels latest CPU generation which is based on an overworked Nehalem microarchitecture. We had the chance to test two of the upcoming CPUs, namely the Core i7-3930K and the Core i7-3960X. Intel claims that the new s...
Abstract: We will be running each through a selection of real world tests to establish how they compare to the latest offerings from AMD, and finding out how well they overclock using the unlocked multiplier.
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Published: 2012-02-13, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: Intel Core i7-3930K rating: 4/5 stars.Intel Core i7-3960X rating: 3/5 stars.As if Intel didn’t have a big enough lead in the CPU performance stakes with their Sandy Bridge family of chips, it’s gone ahead and released a new series named Sandy Bridge-E ...
CPU overclocking, Memory overclocking, Workload performance, Improvements over prior generation, Quadchannel bandwidth...
It gets hot when pushed, Expensive...
The expectation was that the Second Generation Core i7 3960X was going to be a game changer. And with very few exceptions, it was. The Sandy Bridge micro architecture, when combined with an X79 Express chipset motherboard, is just more efficient and o...
Speaking broadly, Sandy Bridge-E is everything that we expected. Up until now power users have had to compromise and choose between the Sandy Bridge’s superlative lightly-threaded performance and Gulftown’s unmatched multi-threaded performance. The Cor...
When comes to raw performance and number crunching abilities, the Core i7-3960X is in a league of its own. When it comes to video encoding, the CPU gets to stretch its legs as it puhes past the 2600K. While all this power is great fun, other than a fe...
Great performance for those who can wield its power, Easy to overclock, Frugal power consumption, Integrated 40lane PCIe controller with Gen 3 support
Very expensive, No bundled cooler, Quadchannel memory architecture offers little advantage to enthusiasts
Only Power Users Need ApplyTo recap, the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is Intel's new top of the line six-core processor capable of crunching up to 12 threads simultaneously with HyperThreading technology just like its predecessors, the Core i7-990X and i...
Abstract: Intel's Core i7-3770K (ES) vs i7-2600K vs i7-3960X, nuff said!We have also included a brief USB 3.0 controller shootout inside, involving the new Z77 (Panther Point) Native USB implementation and other popular solutions.Prior Reading Disclaimer / Warning:...
What to think? As for Intel, new CPUs are truly a step forward, although their price/performance ratio remains open to interpretation. Extreme-series CPUs are only fit for hardcore enthusiasts and overclockers, or the very few who require a ridiculous...
Great performance for those who can wield its power, Easy to overclock, Frugal power consumption, Integrated 40lane PCIe controller with Gen 3 support
Very expensive
Only Power Users Need ApplyTo recap, the Core i7-3960X Extreme Edition is Intel's new top of the line six-core processor capable of crunching up to 12 threads simultaneously with HyperThreading technology just like its predecessors, the Core i7-990X...
