Intel Core i7-3960X 3.3 1 LGA 2011 Processor

Intel Core i7-3960X Processor Extreme Edition 3.3 GHz, 32nm, Integrated Four Channel DDR3 Memory Controller, Hyper-Threading Technology, 15 MB Smart Cache, Turbo Boost 2.0 Technology, LGA-2011 package

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There is no argument that the 3960x is extremly fast. Currently it is the fastest available consumer CPU, you can search many reviews and benchmarks and they'll all tell you the same.The one thing you should realize though, it is only a little bit faster than the 3930k, (clock speed wise it is only a 100mhz difference, and benchmarks have shown the difference between the two are fairly narrow). Just looking at the published specifications on intel's website, you'll find the two identical except for the 100 mhz difference and a 3MB larger L3 cache. Basically, for an average user, they would not be able to tell the difference between the two performance wise.What it comes down to is how much you're willing to spend for just a little more speed. The performance jump from an i7-2600k to a i7-3630k is pretty good, but the difference between a 3630k and 3960x is very small, and it can be pretty hard to justify a ~400 dollar price difference between the 3630k and 3960x.If you're not worried about cost, and have to own the absolutely fastest processor available, then the 3960x is your choice now, just don't expect it to be blazingly faster than the one step down 3930k.One other small note I want to add is that these processors (the Sandy Bridge-E processors), do not come with a cpu heat sink/fan. If you're building a system, don't forget to find a fan for the socket LGA 2011 for these processors.The price difference aside, I love my new 3960x.