Intel i7-3970X CM8061901281201 User Manual

Product codes

CM8061901281201

Datasheet, Volume 1

Introduction

The Desktop 3rd Generation Intel

Core™ processor family and Desktop Intel

Pentium

processor family are the next generation of 64-bit, multi-core processors

built on 22-nanometer process technology. The processors are designed for a two-chip
platform. The two-chip platform consists of a processor and a Platform Controller Hub
(PCH) and enables higher performance, lower cost, easier validation, and improved x-y
footprint. The processor includes an Integrated Display Engine, Processor Graphics, PCI
Express ports, and an Integrated Memory Controller. The processor is designed for
desktop platforms. The processor offers either 6 or 16 graphic execution units (EUs).
The number of EU engines supported may vary between processor SKUs. The processor
is offered in an 1155-land LGA package (H2).

Figure 1-1

shows an example desktop

platform block diagram.

The Datasheet provides DC specifications, pinout and signal definitions, interface
functional descriptions, and additional feature information pertinent to the
implementation and operation of the processor on its respective platform.

Note:

Throughout this document, the Intel

6/7 Series Chipset Platform Controller Hub may

be referred to as “PCH”.

Note:

Throughout this document, the Desktop 3rd Generation Intel

Core™ processor family

and Desktop Intel

Pentium

processor family may be referred to simply as

“processor”.

Note:

Throughout this document, the Desktop 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family

and Desktop Intel

Pentium

processor family refer to the processor SKUs listed in

Table 1-1

Note:

Some processor features are not available on all platforms. Refer to the processor

specification update for details.

Note:

The term “DT” refers to desktop platforms.