| General |
|---|
| Model | i7-980 |
| Codename | Gulftown |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Product line | Legacy Intel Core Processors |
| Process | 32 nm |
| Launch date | Q2 2011 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Servicing status | End of Servicing Lifetime |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU |
|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Multithreading (SMT/HT) | Yes |
| Base clock | 3.33 GHz |
| Max boost clock | 3.6 GHz |
| L3 cache | 12 MB |
| Bus speed | 4.8 GT/s |
| TDP | 130 W |
| Turbo Boost | Yes (1) |
| 64-bit support | Yes |
| Instruction set width | 64 bit |
| Instruction set extensions | SSE4.2 |
| QPI links | 1 |
| Memory |
|---|
| Max memory size | 24 GB |
| Memory types | DDR3 |
| Memory channels | 3 |
| Package and thermal |
|---|
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1366 |
| Max CPU configuration | 1 |
| Package size | 45mm x 42.5mm |
| TCASE | 68.8 °C |
| Die size | 239 mm² |
| Security and virtualization |
|---|
| Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) | Yes |
| Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| AES-NI | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Technologies |
|---|
| Enhanced SpeedStep | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | No |