Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Processor 3 8 LGA 2011 Motherboard BX80648I75960X

Name: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Processor 3 8 LGA 2011 Motherboard BX80648I75960X
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B00MMLXIHM
Price: 448.88 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-12

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Bottom line: The Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Processor 3 8 LGA 2011 Motherboard BX80648I75960X is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $448.88. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Processor 3 8 LGA 2011 Motherboard… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the retro cpus category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Go to the next level of multi-core performance
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

Go to the next level of multi-core performance
Intel smart cache
Intel Quick Path interconnect
Integrated memory controller
Intel Hd Boost
Core I7-5960X PROC FC-LGA12A

Full Specifications

Brand	Intel
Turbo	Yes
Wattage	140 watts
Platform	Windows
CPU Model	Core i7
CPU Speed	3 GHz
CPU Socket	LGA 2011
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Model Number	BX80648I75960X
Built-In Media	Other
Mfr Part Number	BX80648I75960X
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Count	8
Processor Speed	3 GHz
Secondary Cache	20 MB
CPU Manufacturer	Intel
Processor Series	Core i7
Processor Socket	LGA 2011
Supported memory	DDR4-2133
Processor Core Count	8

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Processor 3 8 LGA 2011 Motherboard BX80648I75960X is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.