What generation is i7 875k?

Is the i7 875K good for gaming?

The Core i7-875K enables an incredible experience for all kinds of games. For hard-core gamers who enjoy overclocking their system, the Core i7-875K is their best bet.

Does i7 870 have hyperthreading?

Mind you that the Core i7 870 and 860 have Hyper Threading, the Core i5 750 series does not (unfortunately) have Hyper Threading. The Intel Lynnfield socket LGA 1156 processors must be paired with the Intel P55 chipset. This chipset will replace the P45 and launches today along with the three processors.

Can i7 870 be overclocked?

As with the Core i7-920, the i7-870 has the Intel Turbo feature allowing an instant overclock by increasing the multiplier by two on the primary core and 1x on the remaining three so the cores are clocked to 24, 23, 23, 23 when you need the extra power most giving an overclock of 3.6GHz.

Is i7 875k good?

Other than that, it’s a great processor. The extra 4 simulated cores work wonders along with the 4 physical ones. I bought this processor to build a new computer so that I could render videos faster, and the difference is very noticeable. If you’re looking for a solid i7 processor this is a good buy.

Is i7 860 Overclockable?

Gary actually handled the overclocking of the 860 before it got into my hands, thankfully this sample seemed to fare better than our first i7 860. The rule of thumb with Lynnfield appears to be 3 – 3.3GHz overclocks at stock voltage, 3.8GHz+ is possible with additional voltage.