Intel Core i7 930 Processor BX80601930 – 2.80GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 4.8GT/s QPI, HyperThreading, Quad Core, Bloomfield, LGA 1366, Retail, Fan
- Price: $299.99
- List Price: $341.99
- Manufacturer: Intel
- Item Model: BX80601930
- Weight: 1.7 pounds
- Box Size: ( Length: 8, Width: 8, Depth: 4 )
- Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
- Categories: Computer Components
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Intel Core i7 930 Processor BX80601930
Check out the most significant architectural change in the x86 architecture in 13 years, the Intel Core i7. Intel has completely reinvented their CPU design, removing the antiquated Front Side Bus and replacing it with the new Intel QuickPath Interconnect, delivering 4.8 GT/s. Also new to the Core i7 line is the integrated memory controller, supporting Triple Channel DDR3 Memory allowing for more maximum memory, up to 24GB on some boards, and faster access times. Located directly on the CPU die is 256KB per core of L2 cache and 8MB L3 cache shared across all four cores means the CPU can do more without having to access the main memory, further increasing performance.
The Intel Core i7 processor is the latest in cutting edge processor technology for the desktop PC. Based on the new Intel Nehalem microarchitecture, the Intel Core i7 processor delivers four complete execution cores within a single processor along with the rebith of Intel HyperThreading Technology, delivering unprecedented performance and responsiveness in multi-threaded and multi-tasking business and home use environments and the ability to simultaneously process up to 8 seperate threads.
The unprecedented performance of the Intel Core i7 processor is made possible by each of the four complete execution cores delivering the full power of Intel Nehalem microarchitecture. More instructions can be carried out per clock cycle, shorter and wider pipelines execute commands more quickly, and improved bus lanes move data throughout the system faster. This quad-core, eight-thread processor represents Intel’s continued leadership and drive of multi-core processing and more parallel computing.
Tags: Intel Core i7 930, LGA 1366
Pros: Like was said in the other posts, this CPU is just a step up from the 920. Whatever had you thinking there was no L2 cache on these, I don’t know. I hate when people spread FUD.
Anyway this is a fast fast little toy. The stock cooler is pretty big too. 8 Cores in Win 7 (4 physical, 4 ‘virtual’ thx to hyperthreading). This CPU is a beast. Typically on the top of the charts (top 10) on the passmark charts.
Cons: Cut myself opening up the clamshell packaging. CPU also took a leap onto the ground. But it all works still, no worries :)
Other Thoughts: When you have bacon, why choose anything else?
Pros: In the review titled, “An even better 920,” the reviewer states that there is no, “l2 cache like the 920.” This is false. The 930 is exactly the same as a D0 stepping 920 except it has a multiplier bump. The 930 has 1MB (256KB per core) of L2 cache.
This should be a worthy replacement to the 920.
Cons: The 22x multiplier on this chip is pretty useless when doing serious overclocking, as the even multipliers are finicky in the i7 series. You’ll get nearly the same overclocking results as a 920 since you’ll have to use the 21x multiplier. Some people are reporting both better and worse overclocking results compared to the 920. Of course, the varying results are largely dependent on the particular batch number.
Also a con is the price premium for new hardware. Once 920 stocks run out, prices should come down though.