Intel Core i7 950 and 975 Extreme Surface

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 05/29/2009 10:02 AM | source: | 0 comment(s)

It's clear that next week Intel is going to launch new Core i7 processors.

Both the Core i7 950 and 975 Extremeare spotted at etailers. The Core i7 950 model is now up for preorder priced at $649. It is set at 3.06 GHz, with 8 MB shared L3 cache, 4 cores with HT, and 130 W TDP (full specs below). Interesting is the sales date according to the etailer is May 31st.

The Core i7 975 Extreme would be reelased a little later, ithe CPU will be clocked at 3.33 GHz, have 8 MB shared L3 cache, and cost over $1,000.

Intel Core i7 950 Specifications:

Product Type: Desktop
Product Line: Core i7
Socket: LGA1366 Socket
Clock Speed: 3.06 GHz
QuickPath: 4.8 GT/s
L3 Cache: 8 MB Shared
L2 Cache: 4 x 256 KB
L1 Cache: 4 x 64 KB
Package Type: 1366-land Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA8)
Threads: 8
Manufacturing Process: 45 nm
Thermal Design Power: 130W
Thermal Specification: 67.9

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