Intel Core i9 7960X
- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 32
- Base clock
- 2.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Socket
- LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
- TDP
- 165 W
- Processor line
- Intel Core i9 X-series
- Cache
- 22 MB
- ECC support
- N
Overview
The HP Intel Core i9 7960X processor 2.8 GHz 22 MB Smart Cache features Intel Core i9 X-series processor, 16 cores, a 2.8 GHz base clock and up to 4.2 GHz boost. Full verified specifications are listed below.
Compatibility
- Pairs with CPUs using the LGA 2066 (Socket R4) socket.
- Requires DDR4 memory — not interchangeable with other generations.
- Draws up to 165 W — size your cooling and PSU headroom accordingly.
Compatibility data is automatically generated. Always verify critical specs before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Showing 28 key specifications of 58
All values come from this product’s catalog record.- Cores
- 16
- Threads
- 32
- Base clock
- 2.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 4.2 GHz
- Socket
- LGA 2066 (Socket R4)
- TDP
- 165 W
- Processor line
- Intel Core i9 X-series
- Cache
- 22 MB
- ECC support
- No
- Bus type
- DMI3
- 64-bit support
- Yes
- Tjunction
- 98
- Scalability
- 1S
- Intended use
- PC
- Market segment
- Desktop
- Memory channels
- Quad-channel
- Model
- i9-7960X
- Bus speed
- 8 GT/s
- Processor series
- Intel Core X-series
- Codename
- Skylake
- Compatible chipsets
- Intel X299
- Execute Disable (NX)
- Yes
- Number of QPI links
- 0
- Cache level
- Smart Cache
- Generation
- Intel Core i9-7xxx
- Dedicated graphics
- No
- Integrated graphics
- No
- CPU brand
- Intel
Show all 58 specifications
- CPU configuration (max)
- 1
- Conflict-free minerals
- Yes
- PCI Express slots version
- 3.0
- CPU operating modes
- 64-bit
- Long-term availability
- No
- Instruction sets
- AVX 2.0,AVX-512,SSE4.1,SSE4.2
- Virtual Reality (VR) ready
- Yes
- Dedicated GPU model
- Not available
- Integrated GPU model
- Not available
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
- Yes
- Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
- 2.0
- Thermal solution specification
- PCG 2017X
- SpeedStep power scaling
- Yes
- PCIe lanes
- 44
- Memory types supported by processor
- DDR4-SDRAM
- Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
- Yes
- Memory voltage supported by processor
- 1.2
- AVX-512 Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) units
- 2
- Virtualization (VT-x)
- Yes
- Memory clock speeds supported by processor
- 2666
- Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
- Yes
- Maximum internal memory supported by processor
- 128
- Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)
- Yes
- Directed I/O virtualization (VT-d)
- Yes
- Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
- Yes
- buildcores_verified
- 1
- buildcores_opendb_id
- 558f9e14-2ddd-4b02-8653-01011ef4cfe8
- buildcores_category
- CPU
- socket
- LGA 2066
- tdp_watts
- 165
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