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Intel's Core i7-980X Six-Core Benchmarked
Ninjakicks writes "Although they won't hit store shelves for a few more weeks, today Intel has officially unveiled the new Core i7-980X Extreme processor. The Core i7-980X Extreme is based on Intel's 32nm Gulftown core, derived from their Nehalem architecture and sports six execution cores. The chip runs at a 3.33GHz clock frequency, that can jump up to 3.6GHz in Intel's Turbo Boost mode. This processor has a max TDP of 130W, which amazingly is the same as previous generation Core i7 quad-core CPUs. Of course, it's crazy fast too. Some may say that the majority of applications can't truly take advantage of the resources afforded by a six-core chip capable of processing up to 12 threads. However, the fact remains there are plenty of multi-threaded usage models and applications where the power of a CPU like this can be put to very good use."
Unless it's lead with a solid plastic fan, I'm not interested.
Tic-Tac-Toe, Global Thermonuclear War, and relationships all have the same winning move.
After 12 years, I finally have a use for that TURBO button on the front of my case again.
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but until these come down a long way in terms of price, it is WAY out of my price range
This is your lucky day. I happen to know where I can get you a pallet of really cheap Intel Core i7 processors, retail boxed, complete with heatsink, fan and a booklet.