Template:mpu The Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition is a 64-bit octa-core top-of-the-line MPU introduced by Intel for the enthusiasts market. The i7-5960X replaces the i7-4960X, as Intel's flagship microprocessor based on Haswell microarchitecture - also becoming the first consumer-class octa-core microprocessor. This chip operates at 3 GHz with turbo frequency of up to 3.5 GHz for a single core. The i7-5960X supports up to 64 GB of memory (DDR4).

Cache

Main article: Haswell's Cache

Cache Info [Edit Values]
L1I$	256 KB "KB" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.	8x32 KB 8-way set associative (per core)
L1D$	256 KB "KB" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.	8x32 KB 8-way set associative (per core)
L2$	2 MB "MB" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.	8x256 KB 8-way set associative (per core)
L3$	20 MB "MB" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.	8x2.5 20-way set associative (shared)

Graphics

This SoC has no integrated graphics processing unit.

Memory controller

Integrated Memory Controller
Type	DDR4-1600, DDR4-1866, DDR4-2133
Controllers	1
Channels	4
ECC Support	No
Max bandwidth	68 GB/s
Max memory	64 GB

Die Shot

• 2,600,000,000 transistors
• 355.52 mm²
• 15.0 mm x 17.1 mm

See also

• Core i7 Extreme Edition