Intel Core i7-3930K CPU

The Intel Core i7-3930K is a high-end desktop processor launched in November 2011. It features six cores with Hyper-Threading, providing 12 threads, and operates at a base clock of 3.2 GHz with a boost clock of 3.8 GHz. The CPU has 12 MB of L3 cache and is built on a 32 nm process node with a TDP of 130 W. It uses the FCLGA2011 socket and supports quad-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz. The processor does not include integrated graphics and requires a discrete GPU. It offers 40 PCIe 2.0 lanes and supports instruction sets including 64-bit, SSE4.2, and AVX. The multiplier is unlocked for overclocking. The launch MSRP was 555 USD.