The latest Intel® microarchitecture on the 22 nm manufacturing process delivers significant performance advancements—including vastly improved graphics, battery life, and security—for a zero-compromise computing experience. With key features such as Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, that allows each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time for greater multitasking, to the Intel® Iris™ graphics for stunning 3-D visuals and faster, more advanced video and photo editing, the 4th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor delivers top-of-the-line performance for your most demanding tasks. Learn more about 2 in 1 and tablet devices featuring Intel Core processors.
Memory | Memory channels | Quad-channel |
 | Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 64 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 1333,1600,2133 MHz |
Other features | Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) | VT-d,VT-x |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| | 65536 MB |
Processor special features | Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Smart Cache | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel Identity Protection Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
Features | Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 40 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| PCI Express CEM revision | 3.0 |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992C |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | G077159 |
Technical details | Processor cache | 20480 KB |
| Product type | Processor |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Bus type units | GT/s |
| Launch date | Q3'14 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Maximum memory | 64 GB |
| Processor brand name | Intel Core i7 X-series Intel Core i7 X-series processor |
| Last change | 63903513 |
| Product family | Intel High End Desktop Processors |
| Bus speed | 0 GT/s |
Operational conditions | Tcase | 66.8 °C |
Packaging data | Package width | 44 mm |
| Package depth | 140 mm |
| Package height | 117 mm |
| Package weight | 130 g |
Processor | Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme Edition |
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor socket | LGA 2011-v3 |
| Processor lithography | 22 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-5960X |
| Processor base frequency | 3 GHz |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor generation | 5th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor series | Intel Core i7-5900 Desktop Extreme Edition Series |
| Processor threads | 16 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Processor cache | 20 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 W |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 68 GB/s |
| Processor codename | Haswell E |
| Processor ARK ID | 82930 |
| Generation | 5th Generation |
Weight & dimensions | Width | 52.5 mm |
| Depth | 45 mm |
| Processor package size | 52.5mm x 45mm mm |