Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition Review: Intel’s Overdue Desktop 8-Core Is Here

by Rob Williams on August 29, 2014 in Processors

In late 2011, I wagered that Intel would follow-up its i7-3960X with an eight-core model within the year. That didn’t happen. Instead, we have had to wait nearly three years since that release to finally see an eight-core Intel desktop chip become a reality. Now for the big question: Was the company’s Core i7-5960X worth the wait?

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1. Introduction
2. Test Systems & Benchmarking Methodologies
3. Workstation: Autodesk 3ds Max & Maya
4. Workstation: Cinebench & POV-Ray
5. Multi-Media: Adobe Premiere Pro & HandBrake
6. Multi-Media: Adobe Lightroom & dBpoweramp
7. Mathematics: Sandra Arithmetic, Multimedia, Cryptography & Financial
8. Mathematics: 7-Zip & Euler3D
9. System: Futuremark PCMark
10. System: Sandra Memory, Cache Performance & Multi-Core Efficiency
11. Gaming: Futuremark 3DMark
12. Final Thoughts

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Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.