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Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition 3.33GHz 8M L3 Cache LGA1366 Desktop Processor

3.9 out of 5 stars 42 ratings
Brand Intel
CPU Manufacturer Intel
CPU Model Core i7
CPU Speed 3.33 GHz
CPU Socket LGA 1366

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  • Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition 3.33 GHz 6.4 GT/s 8 MB Socket 1366 Quad-Core CPU
  • General Features: Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-975 3.33 GHz CPU speed
  • 6.4 GT/s (Gigatransfers per second) Bus speed 4 x 256 KB L2 cache 8 MB L3 cache size Socket 1366
  • 45 nm manufacturing technology 25 bus/core ratio 130-watt thermal design power D0 core stepping
  • .80V - 1.375V VID Voltage Range
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As the most powerful processor in Intel's i7 family, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor delivers the cutting edge in PC performance. It combines the power of four 3.33 GHz computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB of smart cache, the Core i7-975 processor ensures that you get maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-975 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.

Powerful New Microarchitecture Eliminates Slowdown
The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is packed with more new technologies than any previous Intel processor. With the i7 family, Intel engineers invented a revolutionary new style of microarchitecture. They replaced the front side bus -- a longtime staple of processor design -- with a new technology called QuickPath Interconnect (QPI). Using QPI, the Core i7-975 processor achieves unprecedented levels of bandwidth, and can use its four computing cores to their maximum potential.

To put it simply, users will enjoy faster and more streamlined processing than ever before. Your computer will handle multiple projects and applications without the slowdown you'd experience with a lesser processor.

Extremely intensive programs like high-definition media editors will run more smoothly and responsively. And you'll be able to experience next-generation games without frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns.

New Technologies Boost Performance
The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition also makes use of several other cutting-edge technologies:

  • Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.
  • Hyper-threading Technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software like media players and next-generation games.
  • Smart Cache Memory increases available RAM resources, leading to less lag while multi-tasking.
Media Editing and Sharing Easier than Ever
Whether editing high-definition videos, touching up family photos, or splicing up music, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor provides the processing power needed. The processor's four cores are optimized to keep up with the most advanced digital editing software. Compared to the previous generation of Intel Core2 processors, the Core i7-975 processor can process HD video almost twice as fast. It also accelerates DVD encoding and compression, allowing you to easily share your HD home videos with everyone.

Unparalleled Gaming Performance
With the advent of next-generation games, PC gaming is more immersive than ever. The latest games take advantage of multi-threaded programming, allowing for more realistic graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence (AI). But you need more than just a good graphics card with high GPU output to fully experience all these effects. Underlying the visual realism and advanced AI scripts are thousands of high-speed calculations that the CPU must process.

Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is specifically designed to handle these calculations. Using multi-thread architecture, it has the ability to process thousands of graphical characteristics at once, resulting in a smooth and lag-free experience. Intel worked closely with CryTek -- the developers of the advanced game engine behind such games as Crysis and Far Cry -- to guarantee that gamers have an immersive and lifelike experience.

The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

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Product Dimensions 7.8 x 7.2 x 4.9 inches
Item Weight 1.55 pounds
ASIN B002A6LOI4
Item model number BX80601975
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3.9 out of 5 stars 42 ratings

3.9 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #3,695 in Computer CPU Processors
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available May 17, 2009
Manufacturer Intel
Language English

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Customers find the processor performs well, particularly in flight simulators, and delivers excellent frame rates. They consider it worth the price.

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7 customers mention "Functionality"7 positive0 negative

Customers report that the processor performs very well, particularly in flight simulators.

"...built the new system the next day and am happy to report, is running great...." Read more

"Works great once you get the heat sink installed and power requirements met... I had a very hard time with the heat sink but that is another review...." Read more

"Works great and got 80% off its manufacture's retail price. Designed for overclocking!..." Read more

"...I have excellent frame rates and performance on flight simulators and all software i have...." Read more

4 customers mention "Speed"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the processor's speed, with excellent frame rates and one customer noting its blindingly fast performance.

"...A6T with a Diamond ATI 5870 and 6 gigs of Corsair 1600 ram, it is blindingly fast...." Read more

"...I have excellent frame rates and performance on flight simulators and all software i have...." Read more

"this is a great processor runs cool easy oc and at a great price. got this bad boy for about 280.00 thanks amazon. :)" Read more

"Some quick BIOS configurations and this chip runs great!..." Read more

4 customers mention "Value for money"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the processor worth every penny.

"...I think I made a good investment. The seller was remarkably helpful, and very approachable." Read more

"great low cost processor just make sure you have this installed correctly." Read more

"this is a great processor runs cool easy oc and at a great price. got this bad boy for about 280.00 thanks amazon. :)" Read more

"...from AMD to this Intel processor and all i'm going to say "Worth every penny!"" Read more

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  • PMTCLEVE1206
    5.0 out of 5 stars Disappointment Turned To Satisfaction
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2010
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    I ordered the Intel i7 975 Extreme 3.33GHZ processor from Amazon.com for use in my BYOPC project. Since I had purchased other items in the past from Amazon, I didn't have any reservations about this nearly $1,000 online transaction.

    I ordered on a Saturday evening and the product arrived the following Friday. The outer box was packaged in a neat, secure manner. However, when I opened it, I was not only disappointed...I was rather unhappy at what I found inside.

    The box that was supposed to include the Intel processor (which I'll explain in a minute) was dirty and wrinkled, appearing as though it had been thrown from a vehicle and then stepped on with a dirty shoe. The box wasn't factory packaged--no cellophane and no seal at the boxtop. When I opened the INTEL box, I found inside, an old AMD PROCESSOR, which had been inserted into an Intel processor sleeve, along with the processor heat sink/fan assembly. I couldn't believe that Amazon shipped this out.

    I immediately phoned Amazon.com and was able to speak with a customer service rep named Anna. She was very accomodating and listened calmly to what I'm sure was a somewhat angry tone, while I described what I'd received from Amazon. She gave me return instructions and said a new shipment would be sent. I received the new unit the following Tuesday, built the new system the next day and am happy to report, is running great. Yes, it's an expensive computer component at $989.00 but I most always buy the biggest and best available.

    I have it slightly overclocked at 3.46GHZ and it performs very well.

    In closing, this Intel processor works as promised and a thank you to Amazon customer service rep Anna for the manner in which she handled my situation.
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  • D. Orders
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great processor, could be packaged better
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2010
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    I rebuilt my 6 year old Alienware using this processor as the heart. On the Asus A6T with a Diamond ATI 5870 and 6 gigs of Corsair 1600 ram, it is blindingly fast. If I had to be critical, there are two minor negatives, neither of which has to do with the processor itself. When I first opened the box, which is filled by the OEM heat sink and fan, the processor fell out on the table. Fortunately it didn't fall far, and it was in it's own little clam-shell case, but it is just sandwiched between the two halves of the plastic packaging for the fan and heat sink, not taped in and not at all secure. The second negative is the OEM heat sink and fan, which may be fine, but attaches to the motherboard by some funky plastic cam/screw devices, that look like they would break if you tried to install them more than once. I opted for the CoolerMaster V8, and am very happy with it.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • John W.
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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  • Thomas Dickerson
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am very pleased with the processor at this time
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2015
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    Before making the decision to buy the processor, I was very concerned about the reliability of the component. My thought process was similar to that of buying a used car. That is, you really don't know what you are getting. However, I am very pleased with the processor at this time. I think I made a good investment. The seller was remarkably helpful, and very approachable.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • ToughCustomer86
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some quick BIOS configurations and this chip runs great!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2015
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    Works great once you get the heat sink installed and power requirements met... I had a very hard time with the heat sink but that is another review. The CPU will run sweet after one thing is accomplished: Go into the BIOS and make sure to select "load optimized defaults" in the section regarding overclocking your processor, it wont overclock, what it will do is configure your new CPU to run at it's full capacity! :'o

    I know first hand, when i installed my new Core i-975 chip i was only getting a max of 3.08 GHz on the Turbo Boost Gadget! That was only .02 GHz more than my stock i-930!!! So just for the heck of it i went into BIOS to confirm Turbo Boost was enabled (it was), and i noticed there was an option for >LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS... I selected it, then saved the config with F10. Exited BIOS and let the PC restart itself. When it came back on i logged on to Windows 7 and was pleasantly surprised to see the TB gadget showing a healthy 3.59 GHz frequency output with the gadget animation...

    Hope this helps someone! I was about to return the card when i discovered the BIOS setting above...
    8 people found this helpful
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  • computer since 1996
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon needs to fix packing issue for these items.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2014
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    Works great and got 80% off its manufacture's retail price. Designed for overclocking! The only thing I wish amazon would do with these items, since they are electronic components, is ship them properly with esd sensitive packing and simply tightly wrapped cardboard. This mis- packing degrades the life of any electronic component. So far it's working flawless but let's see how long it's going to last.
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  • D. R. Brown
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016
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    great low cost processor just make sure you have this installed correctly.
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  • Daniel B. Footlander
    5.0 out of 5 stars INTEL's Secret Weapon
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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    One of the most controversial processors Intel ever made, the reviews varied greatly. I read most of them prior to getting this one in 2010 and have never regretted it. This thing just never surrenders to any program or on line game I have installed. To try to push the processor to its limits, I open every game, program, and playing music the entire time and it never hiccuped, slowed down, froze or proved to me that it was a bad choice for that build. I have upgraded my PC several times but the basic platform has stayed the same. An Intel DX58S0 EXTEREME MB with the 975. It just keeps going and going.
    9 people found this helpful
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  • Matthias Kraus
    1.0 out of 5 stars Keine Box
    Reviewed in Germany on August 10, 2017
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    Die Beschreibung bewirbt eine Box Verpackung. Allerdings habe ich irgendwas in einer dünnen Polstertasche habe ich bekommen. Das Ganze geht ungeöffnet zurück.
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  • Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition 3.33 GHz 6.4 GT/s 8 MB Socket 1366 Quad-Core CPU
  • General Features: Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition i7-975 3.33 GHz CPU speed
  • 6.4 GT/s (Gigatransfers per second) Bus speed 4 x 256 KB L2 cache 8 MB L3 cache size Socket 1366
  • 45 nm manufacturing technology 25 bus/core ratio 130-watt thermal design power D0 core stepping
  • .80V - 1.375V VID Voltage Range

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
As the most powerful processor in Intel's i7 family, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor delivers the cutting edge in PC performance. It combines the power of four 3.33 GHz computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB of smart cache, the Core i7-975 processor ensures that you get maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-975 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.

Powerful New Microarchitecture Eliminates Slowdown The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is packed with more new technologies than any previous Intel processor. With the i7 family, Intel engineers invented a revolutionary new style of microarchitecture. They replaced the front side bus -- a longtime staple of processor design -- with a new technology called QuickPath Interconnect (QPI). Using QPI, the Core i7-975 processor achieves unprecedented levels of bandwidth, and can use its four computing cores to their maximum potential.

To put it simply, users will enjoy faster and more streamlined processing than ever before. Your computer will handle multiple projects and applications without the slowdown you'd experience with a lesser processor.

Extremely intensive programs like high-definition media editors will run more smoothly and responsively. And you'll be able to experience next-generation games without frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns.

New Technologies Boost Performance The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition also makes use of several other cutting-edge technologies:

  • Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.
  • Hyper-threading Technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software like media players and next-generation games.
  • Smart Cache Memory increases available RAM resources, leading to less lag while multi-tasking.
Media Editing and Sharing Easier than Ever Whether editing high-definition videos, touching up family photos, or splicing up music, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor provides the processing power needed. The processor's four cores are optimized to keep up with the most advanced digital editing software. Compared to the previous generation of Intel Core2 processors, the Core i7-975 processor can process HD video almost twice as fast. It also accelerates DVD encoding and compression, allowing you to easily share your HD home videos with everyone.

Unparalleled Gaming Performance With the advent of next-generation games, PC gaming is more immersive than ever. The latest games take advantage of multi-threaded programming, allowing for more realistic graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence (AI). But you need more than just a good graphics card with high GPU output to fully experience all these effects. Underlying the visual realism and advanced AI scripts are thousands of high-speed calculations that the CPU must process.

Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is specifically designed to handle these calculations. Using multi-thread architecture, it has the ability to process thousands of graphical characteristics at once, resulting in a smooth and lag-free experience. Intel worked closely with CryTek -- the developers of the advanced game engine behind such games as Crysis and Far Cry -- to guarantee that gamers have an immersive and lifelike experience.

The Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

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