Introduction; High-Level View Of Processor Interfaces - Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Datasheet

Introduction

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Introduction
The Intel
intended for high performance high-end desktop, Uni-processor (UP) server, and
workstation systems. Several architectural and microarchitectural enhancements have
been added to this processor including four processor cores in the processor package
and increased shared cache.
The Intel
first desktop multi-core processor to implement key new technologies:
• Integrated memory controller
• Point-to-point link interface based on Intel QPI
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High-Level View of Processor Interfaces

Note: In this document the Intel
processor will be referred to as "the processor."
Note: The Intel Core™ i7 processor refers to the Intel Core™ i7 processors i7-940 and i7-920.
Note: The Intel Core™ i7 processor Extreme Edition refers to the Intel Core™ i7 processor
Extreme Edition i7-965.
The processor is optimized for performance with the power efficiencies of a low-power
microarchitecture.
This document provides DC electrical specifications, differential signaling specifications,
pinout and signal definitions, package mechanical specifications and thermal
requirements, and additional features pertinent to the implementation and operation of
the processor. For information on register descriptions, refer to the Intel
Processor Extreme Edition and Intel
The processor is a multi-core processor built on the 45 nm process technology, that
uses up to 130 W thermal design power (TDP). The processor features an Intel QPI
point-to-point link capable of up to 6.4 GT/s, 8 MB Level 3 cache, and an integrated
memory controller.
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shows the interfaces used with these new technologies.
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