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Intel 3.4 5 LGA 2011 64 Technology Extended Memory CPU Processors BX80633I74930K

Intel 3.4 5 LGA 2011 64 Technology Extended Memory CPU Processors BX80633I74930K

Bottom line: The Intel 3.4 5 LGA 2011 64 Technology Extended Memory CPU Processors: 6 cores / 12 threads via Hyper-Threading for heavy multitasking; main trade-off: high 130W TDP needs a capable cooler and PSU.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014, focused on GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. Synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 6 cores / 12 threads via Hyper-Threading for heavy multitasking
  • ✓ 12MB L3 cache speeds large multithreaded workloads
  • ✓ Quad-channel DDR3 memory support on the X79 platform
  • ✓ Unlocked K-series multiplier for straightforward overclocking

Cons

  • ✗ High 130W TDP needs a capable cooler and PSU
  • ✗ Aging LGA 2011 socket limits future upgrade paths
  • ✗ No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required
  • ✗ DDR3-only; no DDR4/DDR5 memory support

Manufacturer description

In September, Intel plans to launch three Ivy Bridge-E microprocessors, including flagship Core i7-4960X with 6 CPU cores, and much cheaper and not as powerful Core i7-4820K. The third model will be Core i7-4930K, which is going to fit feature-wise and price-wise between the other two. Specifications of this processor leaked in March 2013, and they stated that it will have 6 CPU cores, 12 MB of L3 cache and 130 Watt TDP. These specs are similar to Core i7-3930K Sandy Bridge-E part, but several other features of the 4930K will be improved in comparison to the 3930K. The prices of both…

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Key Features

  • SSE4/SSE4.1 + SSE4.2/Streaming SIMD Extensions 4
  • AES/Advanced Encryption Standard instructions
  • EM64T/Extended Memory 64 technology/Intel 64

Full Specifications

BrandIntel
Wattage130 watts
PlatformWindows
CPU ModelCore i7
CPU Speed3.4 GHz
CPU SocketLGA 2011
Model NumberBX80633I74930K
Cooling MethodAir
Mfr Part NumberBX80633I74930K
Number of Items1
Processor BrandIntel
Processor Count5
Processor Speed3.4 GHz
Secondary Cache12 MB
CPU ManufacturerIntel
Item Part NumberBX80633I74930K
Processor SeriesCore i7
Processor SocketLGA 2011
Processor Core Count6
Cache Memory Installed Size12

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