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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
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Intel

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.
Instruction Sets
| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $139.80 | β | FREE | Out of Stock | $139.80 |
About This Product
The Intel Core i7-4960X is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor from the Ivy Bridge-E generation. With a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost of 4.0 GHz, it offers solid multi-threaded performance for its age. While capable for general computing, its single-core performance is significantly outclassed by modern CPUs in its current price range, making it less suitable for demanding gaming or applications that favor single-core speed.
Verdict
βConsider for budget multi-threaded tasks on an existing X79 platform, not for new builds.β
Performance Benchmarks
Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.
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