Intel Core i7-3910K processor review

Core i7-3910K processor released by Intel; release date: July 2013. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Sandy Bridge E microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 64 KB (per core), L2 - 256 KB (per core), L3 - 12288 KB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR3.

Supported socket types: 2011. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 130 Watt.

Specifications (specs)

Essentials
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge E
Launch date	July 2013
Place in performance rating	not rated
Vertical segment	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Die size	435 mm
L1 cache	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	12288 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	32 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	67 °C
Maximum frequency	3 GHz
Number of cores	6
Transistor count	2270 million
Unlocked

Memory
Supported memory types	DDR3
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1
Sockets supported	2011
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	130 Watt
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Virtualization
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)