Core i7-980X EE

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-980X EE
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)
Market segmentDesktop processor
DesignerIntel
Release dateno data

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking1527
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency2.8

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)
Chip lithography32 nm
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads12

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Boost clock speed3.6 GHz

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketLGA-1366