Intel Core i7 975 Extreme Edition 3.3GHz Socket 1366

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Extremely fast.
Overclockable for even more CPU muscle

Cons:

Extremely expensive.
Not a significant speed boost over the Core i7-965 Extreme Edition.

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Last revision on February 6, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Extremely fast
Overclockable for even more CPU muscle

Reviewers Didn't Like

Extremely expensive
Not a significant speed boost over the Core i7-965 Extreme Edition

Expert reviews and ratings

100

Intel's Range Intel unveiled its Core i7 900 in November 2008 with three models: the 920, the 940 and the 965 Extreme. This i7 975 Extreme followed on its own in July 2009. All of them are quad-core CPUs with hyper-threading technology allowing...

By DigitalVersus on December 17, 2009

100

The Core i7-975 Extreme is Intel’s new speed demon that has set a new benchmark in the desktop computing space. Clocked at 3.33 GHz, this CPU is a notch higher than the former most powerful model, the Core i7-965, thanks to a bumped up multiplier...

By Tech2 on September 10, 2009

The 975 takes top spot with a...

By Atomic MPC on July 23, 2009

At least the new 975 EE only costs than the 965 EE, so if you haven't already got a 965 EE, it's only a bit more expensive for the small amount of extra performance. If being at the top of benchmark leaderboards is important to you, you'll...

By Bit-tech.net on June 22, 2009

Is this a worthy upgrade? It’s pretty simple really. if you’re already a proud owner of an i7 965 Extreme Processor, There’s no need to rush out to buy a shiny new Core i7 975 (D0) unless you’re a user hell bent on the maximum...

By FutureLooks on June 18, 2009

At the end of the day, we appreciate a 3.33GHz processor at the same price as Intel’s former flagship. But at $999, “value” is most definitely a relative term. The 2.66GHz Core i7-920 is still an undeniable...

By ComputerPowerUser on June 12, 2009

Intel has given the Core i7 family a buff and wax with the new D0 Stepping, and the reduction in power draw is deeply impressive. ® More CPU Reviews... Intel Xeon W5580 AMD Phenom II Socket AM3 Intel Nehalem Xeon 5500 Intel Core i7...

By RegHardware on June 11, 2009

The current state of play in the consumer CPU market is such that Intel dominates the high-end space with the Core i7 chip. Such domination means that it can release a faster Core i7 at its leisure, rather than be driven to move by AMDs vigorous...

By HEXUS.net on June 03, 2009

This latest release shows Intels undying commitment to maintaining its pole position as the performance leader in todays CPU market - AMD clearly has nothing close to this level of performance right now and unfortunately for AMD - nothing on its...

By Boot Daily on June 02, 2009

Intel’s new Core i7 speed king is only a bit faster than its predecessor, but no AMD processor even comes close—in performance or price....

By Computer Shopper on June 01, 2009

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