What is the most expensive cpu

[Guest]

Hello,
how much the cpu

 

[dysphunktion]

i7-975 Extreme is pretty pricey at about 1k

Then there is the server offerings from Intel like the Xeon X7560 which is over $3,000
You could always buy a Cray?
😉

 

[jaguarskx]

Either the i7-975 Extreme or i7-980 Extreme. Depending on where you shop. Both seem to be fluctuating between $999 to $1,075.

 

[drummereef]

Most expensive on Newegg is... Intel Xeon X7560 = 4K

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=727&name=Processors-Servers&Order=PRICED

 

[jaguarskx]

Ahh... I forgot the server CPUs...

Whatever...

 

[cjl]

I believe that the IBM Power7 gets even higher than that, though I'm not sure what it's actual price is.

 

[loneninja]

The most expensive processors for desktop computers using X86 would be Intel's Extreme Edition processors, the I7 980X I believe is their most powerful, but even older outdated Extreme Edition chips will sell new for close to $1,000 like the new ones.

 

[cjl]

isnt there a cpu from ibm that runs > 5ghz stock?
that would be hellishly expensive and more importantly, expensive to run and cool.

I think that was the Power6 series. I believe the Power7 went torwards more cores at the expense of clockspeed, though the fastest are still 4+ GHz.

 

[obsidian86]

http://www.fastcompany.com/1714174/1000-core-cpu-achieved-your-future-desktop-will-be-a-supercomputer

 

[xxsk8er101xx]

You won't see this for another 20 years assuming AMD can pick up its competition. 😛

http://www.fastcompany.com/1714174/1000-core-cpu-achieved-your-future-desktop-will-be-a-supercomputer

 

[Guest]

The 3 best processor are the:
AMD Opteron 6174
Intel Core i7 990x
and the Intel Xeon X7560
I don't know what is the best😀 (The best is when you have all that three)

 

[DarthTengil]

Why do you want the most expensive when that one maybe is´nt the best and fastest for your purpose? What are you gonna do with it? If you really want the most expensive you may should consulting US Army NORAD center...

 

[amuffin]

Quantum computing processors?

 

[phyco126]

Better question is why was this thread revived after one year and 4 months?

Patrik's statement is awfully dated, considering he just posted info. New server chips, new extreme edition processors, and maybe new opteron's (?).

 

[computernewb]

do server cpus make great gaming cpus?

 

[amuffin]

No, because games can't take advantage of the extra 4-6 cores. Also they are clocked very low which also makes them WORSE for gaming!