Intel Core i7-5930K 6-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 2011-v3 140W desktop processor

Intel Core i7-5930K 6-Core Desktop Processor

The Intel Core i7-5930K is a 6-core desktop processor based on the Haswell-E architecture. It operates at a base frequency of 3.5 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz. The CPU fits the LGA 2011-v3 socket and has a thermal design power of 140W. It provides 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes for high-bandwidth expansion.

Suited for multi-threaded workloads.

This processor suits users running heavily threaded applications such as video editing, 3D rendering, or scientific computing where twelve threads and a large cache matter. Builders targeting quiet, compact, or energy-efficient systems should look elsewhere because the 140W TDP demands substantial cooling and a robust power delivery platform.

40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes decide platform flexibility

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the maximum of 40 PCI Express 3.0 lanes. This lane count enables multiple graphics cards, high-speed storage arrays, or add-in cards without bandwidth sharing constraints. If the intended build does not require that many simultaneous high-speed devices, a mainstream platform with fewer lanes may be more appropriate.