Intel has announced its latest Extreme Edition processor, the Core i7-980X. Like the recently released 2010 Clarkdale lineup, the i7-980X (previously code-named Gulftown) brings Intel’s turbo ...

The Core i7-980x is similar to previous Core i7 processors and comes with hyper-threading, the Quick Path Interconnect (QPI), and an integrated memory controller.

The new Core i7 980x Extreme processors contain six physical, and twelve virtual processing cores, but most users will not see any benefit from the increased processing power.

Intel is stepping up the game with the release of the Core i7 980X; their 32nm, 6-core, 12-thread productivity monster for the 1366 socket.

It's official. We're now entering the six-core realm, thanks to Intel's Gulftown. The first model, Core i7-980X, is more than capable of delivering the sick scores that our title suggests, and along ...

The Core i7-980X's 12 threads represent a 50 percent improvement over what the Core i7-975 offered, which is enough to translate to some notable—if not necessarily game-changing—performance ...

Intel Core i7-980X six-core "Gulftown" CPU gets reviewed, benchmarked. Verdict: Fastest desktop processor ever. Depending on your view, PC gaming is dead or is the only way to game.

HotHardware takes a detailed look at the new Intel Core i7-980X Extreme 6-Core Processor based on the 32nm Gultown core.

Encoding Performance. The Core i7 980X Extreme Edition is an impressive demonstration of what six-core, 12 thread processors have to offer and what can be achieved with the 32nm ...

Intel launched its first six-core CPU, Wednesday. Formerly-codenamed Gulftown, the i7-980X Extreme Edition is the new theoretical performance champion for high-end workstations.

Intel has finally released a CPU worthy of its premium Extreme Edition brand - the first six-core desktop processor. Previously known as Gulftown, the Core i7-980X Extreme Edition is not only ...

HotHardware takes a detailed look at the new Intel Core i7-980X Extreme 6-Core Processor based on the 32nm Gultown core. - Page 2 ...