The Intel Core i7 processors that came in the socket LGA 1366 package ruled the enthusiast and workstation segments for a long time. The final releases were
The Intel Core i7 processors that came in the socket LGA 1366 package ruled the enthusiast and workstation segments for a long time. The final releases were the six-core Core i7-970 and 980X, which presented power users with a great upgrade option. Despite being a generation old, these processors and compatible motherboards based on the Intel X58 chipset are still going strong in the market because they offer incredible value for money. Those who are looking forward to building powerful workstations or desktop PCs for extremely intensive workloads now have an option to go in for the Intel Core i7-3960X, which boasts a whopping 8 cores.
