Whether your customer base is extreme gamers, overclockers, digital content creators, or multimedia pros, the latest unlocked 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family gives you new opportunities to build customized systems that satisfy their need for peak performance and responsiveness. Look for processor parts ending in a K or X to identify the unlocked1 series.
Enthusiast desktop overview (PDF 846KB)
2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3960X and i7-3930K processor features:
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3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770K processor features:
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2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2700K and i7-2600K processor features:
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3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3570K processor features:
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2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2500K processor features:
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Socket LGA1155
Socket LGA2011
- Intel® Desktop Board DX79SI
- Intel® Desktop Board DX79TO
- Intel® Thermal Solution XTS100H – Optimized for Intel® Core™ i7-2700K, Core™ i7-2600K and Intel® Core™ i5-2500K
- Intel® Active Thermal Solution RTS2011LC (PDF 114KB) – Optimized liquid cooling for socket LGA2011 or LGA1155 processor families.
| Unlocked Processors | ||||
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| i7-3960X / i7-3930K | i7-2700K / i7-2600K | i5-2550k | i5-2500K | |
| Overclocking Enabled1 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology2 | Y | Y | Y | Y |
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Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)3
(cores / threads) |
Y 6 / 12 |
Y 4 / 8 |
N 4 / 4 |
N 4 / 4 |
| Intel® HD Graphics54 or discrete graphics support | 2x16 + 1x8 | HD 3000 1x16, 2x86 |
1x16, 2x86 | HD 3000 1x16, 2x86 |
| Socket Type | LGA2011 | LGA1155 | LGA1155 | LGA1155 |
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Enthusiast desktop processor brief (PDF 846KB) |
1WARNING: Altering clock frequency and/or voltage may: (i) reduce system stability and useful life of the system and processor; (ii) cause the processor and other system components to fail; (iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Intel has not tested, and does not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. Intel assumes no responsibility that the processor, including if used with altered clock frequencies and/or voltages, will be fit for any particular purpose. For more information, visit www.intel.com/content/www/xa/en/gaming/overclocking/overclocking-intel-processors.html.
2Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is the next generation of Intel Turbo Boost Technology and is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration. For more information, visit www.intel.com/content/www/xa/en/architecture-and-technology/turbo-boost/turbo-boost-technology.html.
3Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which processors support Intel HT Technology, visit www.intel.com/content/www/xa/en/architecture-and-technology/hyper-threading/hyper-threading-technology.html.
4Available on the 2nd gen Intel® Core™ processor family. Includes Intel® HD Graphics, Intel® Quick Sync Video, Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, InTru™ 3D Technology, and Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions. Also optionally includes Intel® Wireless Display depending on whether enabled on a given system or not. Whether you will receive the benefits of built-in visuals depends upon the particular design of the PC you choose. Consult your PC manufacturer whether built-in visuals are enabled on your system. Learn more about built-in visuals at www.intel.com/content/www/xa/en/architecture-and-technology/visual-technology/intel-visual-technology-developer.html.
5Intel® HD Graphics not enabled on Intel® P67 Express Chipset-based platforms.
62x8 dual graphics support only available with Intel® P67 Express Chipsets.