Intel 3rd Generation Core i7-3770K CPU (4 x 3.50GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 8Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)

Title : Intel 3rd Generation Core i7-3770K CPU (4 x 3.50GHz, Ivy Bridge, Socket 1155, 8Mb L3 Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)
ASIN : B007X1JM30
Description : Installed Size:8 MB, Type:Intel HD Graphics 4000, Base Frequency:650 MHz, Features:Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology , InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider, Max Dynamic Frequency:1150 MHz, Service & Support:3 years warranty, Service & Support Details:Limited warranty - 3 years, Included Accessories:Heat sink, Compliant Standards:Lead-Free, halogen-free, Package Type:Intel Boxed, Number of Cores:Quad-Core, Thermal Specification:67.4 °C, Type / Form Factor:Intel Core i7 3770K (3rd Gen), Clock Speed:3.5 GHz, Architecture Features:Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Smart Cache, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Compatible Processor Socket:LGA1155 Socket, 64-bit Computing:Yes, Cache:8 MB, Cache Memory Details:L3 - 8 MB, Max Turbo Speed:3.9 GHz, Processor Qty:1, Manufacturing Process:22 nm, Number of Threads:8 threads, Thermal Design Power:77 W
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• Product Type:Processor

List Price : £274.99
Price : £259.34
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brand: Intel
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Rating : 4.9
Review : Very Good CPU for Workstation
The Intel i7 3770K is a fantastic processor, I wanted to build a workstation PC for 3D graphics, but I couldn't afford a proper Intel Xeon CPU, so I opted for this instead. I was a little apprehensive about using an i7 instead of a Xeon for professional level work, but so far I have been pleasantly surprised. Admittedly it isn't as fast as a Xeon, it was never going to be, but its not as far off as I had first thought.

I haven't tried overclocking this yet, but it idles at 1600mhz for most tasks, it only every changes when I start animating or modelling in 3D applications. The Intel Turbo Boost feature confuses me slightly, the CPU never seems to run at its described 3.5ghz, always shooting up to its 'Turbo Boost' levels of 3.9ghz, which I thought would have been reserved for only the most intense of operations.

Ultimately, you can't go far wrong with this CPU, unless you work for Pixar and need the most powerful machine known to man, this will be more than good...