Introduction
8 Datasheet
1Introduction
The Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for LGA2011 socket are the next generation of
64-bit, multi-core desktop processors built on 22-nanometer process technology. Based
on the low-power/high-performance Intel® Core™ i7 processor micro-architecture, the
processor is designed for a two-chip platform instead of to the traditional three-chip
platforms (processor, Memory Controller Hub, and Platform Controller Hub). The two-
chip platform consists of a processor and the Platform Controller Hub (PCH) enabling
higher performance, easier validation, and improved x-y footprint. Refer to Figure 1-1
for a platform block diagram.
The processor features per socket, up to 40 lanes of PCI Express* 3.0 links capable of
8.0 GT/s, and 4 lanes of DMI2/PCI Express* 2.0 interface with a peak transfer rate of
5.0 GT/s. The processor supports up to 46 bits of physical address space and a 48-bit
virtual address space.
Included in this family of processors is an integrated memory controller (IMC) and
integrated I/O (IIO) (such as PCI Express* and DMI2) on a single silicon die. This single
die solution is known as a monolithic processor.
The Datasheet - Volume 1 covers DC electrical specifications, land and signal
definitions, differential signaling specifications, interface functional descriptions, power
management descriptions, and additional feature information pertinent to the
implementation and operation of the processor on its platform. Volume 2 provides
register information. Refer to the Related Documents section for access to Volume 2.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel® Core™ i7 processor family for LGA2011 socket
may be referred to as “processor”.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel® Core™ i7-49xx processor series for the LGA2011
socket refers t the Intel® Core™ i7-4930K processor.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel® Core™ i7-48xx processor series for the LGA2011
socket refers to the Intel® Core™ i7-4820K processor.
Note: Throughout this document, the Intel® X79 Chipset Platform Controller Hub may be
referred to as “PCH”.
Note: Some processor features are not available on all platforms. Refer to the processor
specification update for details.