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Intel® X99 Chipset
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Product Brief Intel® X99 Chipset Powerhouse Performance and Maximum Storage The Intel® Core™ i7 and Intel® X99 Chipset Platform The new Intel® Core™ i7 processor and Intel® X99 chipset create the ultimate desktop PC platform for extreme gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators. This new platform is equipped with features that maximize the capabilities and performance within the gaming, overclocking, and digital content creation space. expandability. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology4 delivers new storage performance and other capabilities, which allows for improved platform responsiveness. The extensive I/O, coupled with massive storage and better responsiveness, offers the end user a high-end and exclusive PC experience. Ultimate Performance The combination of the new Intel Core i7 processor on the LGA2011-v3 socket and the Intel X99 is the first-ever 8-core desktop processor platform, delivering up to 45 percent1 more multi-threaded performance over the latest Intel 4-core platform. The performance-boosting features such as Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.02 and Intel® HyperThreading Technology3 activate full processing power exactly where and when you need it. From quick and efficient photo and video editing to effective music creation and a visually stunning gaming experience, you will get the ultimate power and performance for all your computing needs. The new Intel Core i7 processor and Intel X99 chipset platform introduces the first Intel® desktop quad-channel DDR4 at 2133 MHz that can support up to four unbuffered DIMMs (non-ECC) per memory channel. With a max DRAM density of 4 Gb and 8 Gb, 5 the platform encompasses advanced memory technology to meet the enthusiast’s overclocking6 needs. Maximum I/O and Storage Capabilities With up to 40 PCI Express* (PCIe) Gen3 lanes, 10 SATA ports, 14 USB ports, and 20 MB Smart Cache, this platform offers maximum I/O capabilities and storage features for the most demanding users. The high-speed I/O interface delivers blazingly fast performance and Enthusiasts Platform for Gaming and Content Creation The platform’s enthusiast-exclusive configuration emphasizes powerpacked, high-end gaming and content creation to maximize the user’s experience. With up to 40 lanes of PCI Express 3.0, the platform offers the flexibility to plug in up to four discrete graphics cards to provide high discrete graphics card performance. With all of the processor’s cores unlocked, there are more overclocking options for professional and home users. The quad-channel memory and up to 16 processing threads

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Product Brief Intel® X99 Chipset dramatically cuts down the editing time for RAW photos/HD video. The massive potential that this platform can offer within the digital content creation space is yet to be completely utilized. Unlocked Flexibility and Freedom The Intel® X99 chipset enables the performance tuning features of the new unlocked Intel® Core™ i7 processors, allowing the user to change the core and DDR4 memory frequencies without having to run any other part of the system above specifications. Fast and Low-Power Peripherals The Intel X99 chipset integrates several capabilities to...

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Product Brief Intel® X99 Chipset INTEL® X99 CHIPSET FEATURES AT A GLANCE FEATURES Supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors in the LGA2011-v3 socket Supports Intel® Core™ i7 processors with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0.2 The Intel® X99 chipset enables overclocking features of new unlocked Intel Core i7 processors. Intel® Rapid Storage Technology With additional hard drives added, helps provide quicker access to digital photo, video, and data files, and greater data protection against an HDD failure with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. Intel® Rapid Recover Technology Intel’s latest data protection...

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For more information, visit www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/chipsets/performance-chipsets/laptop-desktopperformance-chipsets.html Estimated performance projection shown are based on Intel® Core i7-5960X processor Extreme Edition (8C) vs. Intel Core i7-4790K processor (4C) and are preliminary and subject to change. Results have been simulated and are provided for informational purposes only. Results were derived using simulations run on an architecture simulator or model. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Requires a system...

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