- Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition 3.33 GHz 6.4 GT/s 8 MB Socket 1366 Quad-Core CPU.
- General Features: Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-975 3.33 GHz CPU speed.
- 6.4 GT/s (Gigatransfers per second) Bus speed 4 x 256 KB L2 cache 8 MB L3 cache size Socket 1366.
- 45 nm manufacturing technology 25 bus/core ratio 130-watt thermal design power D0 core stepping.
- .80V - 1.375V VID Voltage Range.
From the Manufacturer
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As the most powerful processor in Intel's i7 family, the Intel
Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor delivers the cutting edge
in PC performance. It combines the power of four 3.33 GHz
computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough
processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB
of smart cache, the Core i7-975 processor ensures that you get
maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several
intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with
motoards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core
i7-975 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to
the next level.
Powerful New Microarchitecture Eliminates Slowdown
The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is packed with
more new technologies than any previous Intel processor. With the
i7 family, Intel engineers invented a revolutionary new style of
microarchitecture. They replaced the front side bus -- a longtime
ste of processor design -- with a new technology called
QuickPath Interconnect (QPI). Using QPI, the Core i7-975
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 i7-975 Extreme Edition 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.
Media Editing and Sharing Easier than Ever
Whether editing high-definition videos, touching up family
photos, or splicing up music, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme
Edition processor provides the processing power needed. The
processor's four cores are optimized to keep up with the most
advanced digital editing software. Compared to the previous
generation of Intel Core2 processors, the Core i7-975 processor
can process HD video almost twice as fast. It also accelerates
DVD encoding and compression, allowing you to easily share your
HD home videos with everyone.
Unparalleled Gaming Performance
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
the CPU must process. Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme
Edition 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 i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is backed by a
three-year limited warranty.