Intel Core i7 980X Extreme Gulftown Edition is a revolutionary processor from intel who already dominates the industry.
With the launch of this processor computer addicts like us can do much more and there are now endless possibilities all thanks to Intel now see what this processor can really do for us.
It is true however. The acceleration of technology is incredible, and really is a bit hard to believe that just five years ago, sports were all single-core processors on our desktop.
I admit I did not expect much when I first sat down to compare the i7-980X because i already had a clear mind than I could wait and see. After all, the processor is quite similar to the i7-975, but with 50% the number of cores and threads.
Core i7 Extreme Edition-980X was a low amount, high-performance device specifically targeted at gamers and content publishers who simply refuse to live anywhere other than at the forefront. Intel planning to sell these as retail, independent of $ 999 ,
Gulftown is based on a 32nm.That means less heat and less power consumption than previous architectures. In addition, there are also adding the instruction set AES-NI, increased L3 cache (12 MB) and also the possibility of improved overclocking.
Quick Specs
CPU Type: LGA 1366
Cores:Gulftown Six-Core
QPI:6.4GT/s
L2 Cache: 6 x 256KB
L3: Cache 12MB
Operating ability: 3.33GHz
Price
Like all other high-end releases by Intel in recent times, the i7-980X Core i7-975 will sell for $ 999.This six-core processor based on an improvement process includes a robust CPU fan in the box. Final Words
For those who are buying a Gulftown, the long wait in the release is over and this processor is now available worldwide.
Final Words
To be honest , it is expensive but Ideal for gaming and overclocks quite decently. For graphics this is perfect,it save's time, you can not buy or replace.