Intel K vs X

[TheGleaner]

Whats really the difference between the k and x? What advantages does one have over the other? What advantage the the x have over the k? and vice-versa.

I know k is unlocked.
I know x stand for "extreme edition" and is unlocked, but is it anymore unlocked than the k, and whats so "extreme" about it?

Thanks

 

[Gam3r01]

K denotes unlocked processors, and X denotes extreme processors.
The suffix does not make one better than another, but the extreme edition processors are their top end.
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/compare/intel-cpu-bx80648i75930k,intel-cpu-bx80648i75960x/
For example, Haswell-E K series with 12, vs the X series with 16 threads

 

[TJ Hooker]

I don't think there's any defining feature that sets -X CPUs apart. They just represent the top of line, and will have more cores and/or cache and/or higher frequency than other CPUs.

 

[turkey3_scratch]

Yep it's basically "This is our best I7 guys... We can't give it a K! Give it an X!"

Everyone in conference room: "Hooyah!"

 

[Tradesman1]

Years back thaey tried a thing with it as the eXtreme CPU for a given socket 😉