Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge-E i7-3960X
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Model overview based on user reviews
Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge-E is a powerful desktop processor family with 6 cores and 12 threads, particularly well suited to video processing, rendering, graphics and other heavily multithreaded workloads. Users also highlight its strong overclocking potential and support for large memory configurations and multiple expansion cards. However, high heat output requires effective cooling, while the platform offers limited advantages in many games and lightly threaded applications.
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I got the I7 3930k CPU with 32GB ram in 2013, for roughly €240. I mainly built a setup with this CPU for graphics work. Adobe Photoshop, Capture One, Nikon Capture, and others. Before this, I used a laptop with a Core i5 2430 CPU and 8GB ram. What can I say, converting raw files (Nikon D800 raw 14 bit) in Capture One is 10 times faster. I was especially impressed with the I7 3930k CPU in batch processing. The laptop with the Core i5 2430 would choke and stop working after converting 3-4 files. The setup with the I7 3930k can handle batch processing of even 100-1000 files without slowing down. The conversion speed doesn’t drop at all. I honestly believe one could build a mid-performance server with this CPU. Practically does not heat up. High flow Rate. High price use Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge-E month or more i recommend it should buy |
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