The processor Intel Core i7-5960X on eight cores customer reviews deserves only positive. The presented modification on the market is quite expensive. If we talk about the parameters of the product, it is important to note that the manufacturing process in this case takes 22 nm.
The clock frequency of the specified processor is 3000 MHz. This model has a DMI system bus. The multiplication factor is at the level of 30. An integrated memory controller is provided for the processor. The user can purchase the Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell model in the store at a price of 80 thousand rubles.
Main functions
Thanks to the Pipe feature, the Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme processor is able to quickly exchange data with devices. It is also important to note that the model has a significant amount of intellectual memory. The processor cores are directly involved in the work dynamically. The device’s cache is associated with the architecture, so access to it is fast. An IM bus is provided for this CPU. If you believe the experts, then its operating frequency reaches 5 MHz. For the rapid transfer of information, this is extremely important. The model bus has a system bus with a memory controller unit. The interface in this case is used by the ISI.
Performance
The multi-core processor Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition (3000Mhz) allows it to quickly solve complex problems. It is also important to add that the presented model is capable of processing no more than five threads at a time. The software in this case is taken into account by the system. Directly basic instructions to the memory block are transmitted quite quickly. If you believe the experts, then there are no problems with the processing of flows in the presented configuration.
The processor deserves special attention the base frequency parameter, which is located at around 3.4 GHz. In turn, the estimated power of the model is only 82 watts. However, the advantages of the device include a reliable thermal control system. It affects the speed of computational cycles quite strongly.
Memory module specifications
Single-channel memory processor Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition is supported at a frequency of 23 GHz. In this case, the bandwidth for reading data affects quite a lot. If you believe the opinion of experts, then problems with the safety of documents rarely arise. Directly dual-channel memory is supported by the system at a frequency of 22.1 GHz. Total CPU channels are capable of processing two. ECC memory support is provided in this case.
Graphics subsystem
The subsystem frequency indicator is 352 MHz. If we talk about the graphics core, it is important to note that the "Speaker" function in this case is provided. Direct rendering by an Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition processor is supported. Special attention deserves the video memory of the model. Its maximum frequency is at 1.7 GB.
If you believe the experts, the expansion of the HPP processor is supported. Rendering is directly managed through the PAP interface. At a resolution of 4096 by 2304 pixels, the system is capable of delivering a maximum of 24 Hz. The design of the central processor is not involved in this case. However, the height of the limit frequency can be adjusted. To do this, the HDMI series is used.
DirectX system in Intel processor
Direct in the processor Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition (3000Mhz) installed 11.1 series. All this suggests that he is able to transmit information to all major application platforms. To control the system parameters, the AP interface is used. It can be used to process multimedia data packets.
If you believe the reviews of experts, then problems with computational problems are solved quickly. In this regard, the Open Chart system is quite blinking. It is installed on the processor of the 4.0 series. It is capable of working with Liber files. Of particular note is the fact that Open Chart can improve the quality of displaying vector graphics. With cross-platform applications, the system does not interact. Also, "Open Chart" is not involved in the display of three-dimensional graphics.
The Quick Video system allows the processor to increase the speed of placing data on the network. However, the system does not participate in the conversion of information. It is also important to note that Quick Video speeds up the process of creating a video. Additionally, its tools allow you to easily edit files.
Advanced processor technology
Turbo Boost Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition processor supports 2.0 series. If you believe the opinion of experts, then energy consumption with its help can be greatly reduced. In order to adjust the frequency of the processor, it is not suitable. Also, Turbo Boost is not able to ensure the security of data transmission. For this, special technology "Pro" is used. First of all, it is important to note that with its help you can manage threats.
In this case, the processor frequency can be changed in steps. According to experts, overclocking the processor using the "Pro" is very simple. She also has many tools to protect the device. First of all, the security of rootkits is ensured. The Pro system also guarantees application protection. Malicious software is constantly monitored. Personal data using "Pro" is under reliable protection.
Hyper Technology
To process information on two streams, there is a Hyper technology. Many experts support it because it consumes little energy. The system is also able to work with multi-threaded applications. Physical cores are connected to computing operations separately. To speed up the processor, this technology is very important. To improve CPU performance, the TX system is often used.
It is famous for its low power consumption. However, there are other benefits to TX. First of all, it should be noted the possibility of working with the architecture of "A-32". Quite often TX is used in Itanium processors. In this case, the manufacturer has provided a virtualization function. Separately, it should be noted that the TX system copes with the support of input devices. This technology has no effect on the safety of the processor.
Tables in Intel processors
To increase productivity in a virtual environment, the Tables system is used. Still experts call it "Second Address". Applications in this case can be transmitted at high speed. However, in this case, only two-channel memory is used. On TX platforms, the presented system is not capable of working. Hyper X technology is not supported by the specified CPU.
To reduce non-productive costs, "Second Address" can be used. It is additionally used to reduce energy consumption. Many experts believe that the battery life with Tables is easy to increase. However, it is not suitable for optimizing a hardware system. In this case, a standard forwarding table is used to process applications.
TAX system
TAX is a set of special commands aimed at improving the performance of the Intel Core i7-5960X CPU. A distinctive feature of it is considered to be the high speed of scaling. If you believe the experts, then for the performance of secondary tasks, the TAX system is ideal. Also, using this technology, it became possible to control software locks.
All this happens on the basis of architecture 64. To speed up work on servers, it is used quite often. It also speeds up desktops. As the name implies, the architecture is designed to work only with 64-bit applications. It is also important to mention that it is capable of attracting a large amount of virtual memory for solving problems.
TLC support
The TLC system is supported by the Intel Core i7-5960X CPU at a cut-off frequency of 23.6 GHz. If you believe the reviews of experts, then it is primarily able to greatly help with high energy consumption. The system also affects the overall security of the processor. In order to solve problems with malware, TTX has everything you need. It is also important to note that the system has a standard set of commands that allows you to work with programs based on the PP architecture. The system cannot be used to transfer data through multithreaded channels. Also, it is not suitable for solving problems with software blocking.
For this, the Virco technology is provided. First of all, it provides an excellent speed for transmitting information wirelessly. The technology also accelerates the processing of 64-bit applications. The system does not affect work in the server area. Additionally, it does not affect the processing speed of multithreaded applications. However, due to the attraction of a large amount of physical memory, computational operations in the central processor occur rather quickly.
Wi-Fi and Steam technologies
Wi-Fi technology is supported by the Intel Core i7-5960X CPU. For wireless connections this is very important. The Wi-Fi system makes it possible to use printers, as well as various stereo systems.
Especially to reduce energy consumption, there is a Steam technology. Her responsibilities include constantly monitoring the load of the central processor Intel Core i7-5960X. Based on the results, the system independently turns on standby mode. In this case, there are many tools to increase device performance.
Intel processor speed step
"Speed Step" is a new technology, which is primarily intended for working with mobile applications. Data processing is pretty fast. Due to the presence of many tools, it is possible to adjust the level of the limit frequency. It is also allowed to change the voltage of the Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme CPU. If you believe the experts, then this system does not give a large load on the CPU. However, it increases power consumption quite strongly.
The architecture for it is provided for by the CX series. All major development strategies are supported by Speed Step. This system can be used to separate streams. It is also capable of lowering the clock speed of the central processor. Separately, it should be noted that the "Speed Step" provides an option to restore the signal.
CPU Data Protection
The Data Protection technology of the Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme CPU is designed to provide number generation. In this case, new combinations with its help are created quite quickly. Unfortunately, Data Protection has no tools for decrypting data. It is also important to note that the system only works with information on the AE platform.
It is not suitable for solving cryptographic tasks. To this end, manufacturers have provided a Kay system. First of all, it is designed to strengthen encryption algorithms. In addition, she takes an active part in the generation of random numbers. However, it does not have tools to provide group encryption.
Customer reviews and gaming testing
According to consumer reviews, the Intel Core i7-5960X OEM processor is capable of pulling modern games at maximum resolution. Problems with out of sync occur quite rarely. Graphic effects can be set to the maximum.
If we consider the game Fallout 4, then with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels, the system produces an average of 45 frames per second. In Just Cause 3, you can safely set the graphics to the maximum. In this case, fps does not drop sharply.