Intel Core i7-960
4
Cores
8
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
3.46 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1366
Socket
130 W
TDP
No iGPU
Graphics
$200
Price
| CPU Snapshot | |||
| Release date: | Oct 20, 2009 | Price at Launch: | $562 |
| Type: | Desktop | Socket: | Socket LGA 1366 |
| Cores: | 4 | Threads: | 8 |
| Multithreading: | Yes | ||
| Clocks & Cache | |||
| Base Clock: | 3.2 GHz | Boost Clock: | 3.46 GHz |
| L2 Cache: | 1 MB | L3 Cache: | 8 MB |
| Platform | |||
| Codename: | Bloomfield | Process Size: | 45 nm |
| Memory Support: | DDR3-1066 | TDP: | 130 W |
| PCIe Support: | PCIe 2.0 | Box Cooler: | Yes |
| Integrated Features | |||
| Integrated Graphics: | No | NPU: | No |
Price History
Intel Core i7-960 pricing
| Price | Date | |
| Current | $200 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Highest* | $200 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Lowest* | $150 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Average | $175 | |
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
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