# Intel Core i7-5930K, 6 Cores & 12 Threads Unlocked Desktop Processor without Processor Graphics

- Category: Processor
- Brand: Intel
- Model: Core i7-5930K
- Part number: BX80648I75930K
- Price (US): $69.99
- Price last checked: 2026-08-05
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 161 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/processor/intel-core-i7-5930k-bx80648i75930k/

## Description

The Intel Core i7-5930K is the latest 6 core and 12 threads processor which has a base clock of 3.5 GHz and a boost clock of 3.7 GHz. The processor requires a discrete graphics card to run. The Intel Core i7-5930K Processor comes with an unlocked 15MB of L3 cache, eliminating the possibility to upgrade to higher CPU frequencies at a later date, and allowing users to overclock directly from the BIOS, without having to change settings in the operating system.

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Intel |
| Model | Core i7-5930K |
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Speed (Base / Turbo) | 3.5 GHz / 3.7 GHz |
| Memory Type | DDR4 - 2133 MHz |
| Socket Type | LGA 2011 |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| TDP | 140 W |
| Unlocked | Yes |
| Graphics | None |
| Micro Architecture | Haswell |

## Key Features

- It has 6 Cores and 12 Threads Intel Core i7-5930K Processor with a Base Clock Speed of 3.5 GHz.
- The CPU support the X99 platform motherboard
- The processor has an L3 cache memory of 15 MB, has an unlocked multiplier for easier overclocking and supports quad channel DDR4 memory speed up to 2133MHz.

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