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Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition
Haswell-E enthusiast platform, 2014. 8 cores/16 threads; 3.0/3.5 GHz base/max; 20 MB; 140 W; LGA2011-v3; quad DDR4-2133; no iGPU.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition. Match full model suffix, stepping and package to the physical item and cited documentation.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged model | Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition |
|---|---|
| Era / family | Haswell-E enthusiast platform, 2014. |
| Model specifications | 8 cores/16 threads; 3.0/3.5 GHz base/max; 20 MB; 140 W; LGA2011-v3; quad DDR4-2133; no iGPU. |
| Compatibility | X99/LGA2011-v3; not original LGA2011. |
| Variants / limits | 8-core variant; 5820K/5930K differ. |
Compatibility and variants
- X99/LGA2011-v3; not original LGA2011.
- 8-core variant; 5820K/5930K differ.
- Check system-vendor CPU support, board revision, firmware minimum, package, memory, cooling and power before installation; similar socket naming does not prove compatibility.
Service and archival notes
Record sSpec, BIOS, DIMM channels and cooler.
Archive the complete marking/OPN/sSpec, stepping, physical condition, tested host revision, firmware, memory population, cooling, and test conditions. Distinguish published limits from measurements.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK model lookup — Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme EditionOfficial Intel model specification search for the cataloged product.
- Intel technical archive — Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition product familyArchived Intel-authored processor data sheets/manuals; match model and revision.
- Intel processor-history reference — Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme EditionHistorical context for Intel processor generations; use the exact data sheet for limits.
- Iceberg Tech — Rise of the 8-Cores | i7-5960XIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Use the matching manufacturer data sheet revision and platform vendor’s CPU list for final fit decisions.