Intel Core i7-875K
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Intel Core i7-875K


8.5/10
Overall rating 8.5/10

The Intel Core i7-875K is a quad-core processor based on Intel's Nehalem microarchitecture. Fabricated on a 45nm manufacturing process, the i7-875K comes with an unlocked multiplier, allowing users to reach higher clock speeds and performance. It supports HyperThreading for a maximum of eight threads, and has Intel's Turbo Boost technology for an automatic increase in clock speed when using only a single core.

Performance:
8
Features:
8.5
Value:
8.5
THE GOOD
Unlocked multiplier brings out its potential
Good value for money
THE BAD
There's still a small premium for that unlocked multiplier

Product Specification

Processor Name Intel Core i7-875K
Rated Processor Frequency 2.93 GHz
Max Processor Frequency 3.6 GHz
No. of Cores 4
Base Clock 133MHz
Bus Type DMI
Bus Speed 2.5GT/s
L1 Cache (data + instruction) 4 x 32KB
L2 Cache 4 × 256KB
L3 Cache 8MB Shared
Memory Controller Integrated Dual Channel (up to DDR3-1333)
TDP (W) 95
Instruction Set Support MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Execute Disable Bit Yes
64-bit Processing Technology Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) / AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Yes
Virtualization Technology Yes (VT-x)
Packaging Socket 1156 LGA
Process Technology 45nm
Processor Codename Lynnfield
Die Size 296 mm2
No. of Transistors 774 million