Intel Core i7 920 Processor BX80601920
You have to see the most significant architectural change in the x86 personal computer processor architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel's engineers have completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering up to 6.4 GT/s. Also new to the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory capacity and performance, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU semiconductor die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance.
The Intel Core i7 processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel Nehalem microarchitecture, the Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor along with the rebirth of Intel HyperThreading Technology, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments and the ability to simultaneously process up to 8 separate threads.
The unprecedented performance of the Intel Core i7 processor is made possible by each of the four complete execution cores delivering the full power of Intel Nehalem microarchitecture. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. This quad-core, eight-thread processor represents Intel’s continued leadership and drive of multi-core processing and more parallel computing.
Doing More with Intel Quad-Core
The Intel Core i7 processor is at the center of today’s most interactive and content rich software experiences. The evolving set of threaded multi-media
applications, including digital content creation, will shine as users are able to complete tasks faster. Game play can achieve even greater visualization and
realism as tasks such as artificial intelligence (AI), physics, and rendering can be distributed across each of the four complete execution cores and run
in parallel.
Specifications
Manufacturer:
Intel
CPU Type:
Desktop
Processor Interface:
LGA1366
Processor Class:
Core i7
Processor Speed:
Ci7 920 / 2.66GHz
Cores:
Quad
Cache Size:
256KB L2 per Core
L2 Cache:
1MB
L3 Cache:
8MB
Bus Speed:
4.8 GT/s
Fan:
Included
Additional Technologies:
Hyper-Threading
MMX
32/64-bit
Unlocked Multiplier:
No
Instruction Set:
SSE4.2
Detailed Features
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.9
Customer Reviews:
216
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Value
4.8
Features
4.9
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.9
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Great CPU upgrade ever!
Reviewer:
WhyMe on
Feb 09, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This CPU is by far the best I've ever ran. Running it at 4GHz with an H50 cooler with no problems at all. Very stable and well worth the price.
Upgraded from a x2 6400 and its like night and day for everything I do. A must have for most everyone that wants the best performance for there money.
Solid CPU
Reviewer:
BRAMPTONBUYER on
Feb 03, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I have not tried to OC yet because so far I have not had a need to. Score of 7.5 out of 7.9 on the Windows experience scale.
Great CPU
Reviewer:
Dustin on
Feb 01, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I am very impressed by its overclocking capabilities. Couple this with an H50 water cooling system and a 120mm adjustable fan rated at 110CFM; you have a rig that can OC well over 4ghz. Mine is running at 3.98ghz with a stock H50 at 49c!
Amazing processor!
Reviewer:
speedfreak on
Jan 31, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is hands down the best processor I've ever owned, and to top it off, this thing runs faster than the i7-975 with MINIMAL difficulty... one of the easiest chips to overclock, although do make sure you have a custom CPU cooler, the stock cooling will not keep this thing within safe temps.. I have mine running at 4.1GHz, an overclock which took me 15 minutes to accomplish!! I would recommend this processor to ANYBODY! Even if you don't want to overclock, it still performs amazingly stock.
Super great buy
Reviewer:
D on
Jan 31, 2010 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
I love this CPU. The only reason I marked it down to a 4 on performance is solely based on the included Fan and Heatsink. Although this combo does suffice, the fan and heatsink included with the CPU are not enough to keep the processor cool when you are really asking your processor to work. Therefore, I purchased a separate fan and heatsink combo. Other than that, this is a great buy.
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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Mfg Part No:
BX80601920 UPC No:
735858204736 Box Size:
( Length:
8, Width:
8, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
1.6500 pound(s)
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