The term **5960** in the electronics industry most commonly refers to the **Intel Core i7-5960X Extreme Edition** processor, which was a landmark high-end desktop (HEDT) CPU. However, "5960" can also refer to specific military-grade specifications or specific SMD resistors. Below is a breakdown of the most relevant electronic components associated with this number. --- ### 1. Intel Core i7-5960X (Processor) Released as part of the *Haswell-E* architecture, this was Intel's first 8-core desktop consumer CPU. It utilized the LGA 2011-v3 socket. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Cores / Threads** | 8 Cores / 16 Threads | | **Base / Turbo Clock** | 3.0 GHz / 3.5 GHz | | **L3 Cache** | 20 MB | | **Memory Support** | Quad-channel DDR4 (First of its kind) | | **TDP** | 140W | | **Manufacturing Process** | 22nm | --- ### 2. MIL-PRF-5960 (Military Specification) In the context of government and industrial procurement, **5960** is a Federal Supply Classification (FSC) code. * **Definition:** FSC 5960 covers **Electron Tubes and Associated Hardware**. * **Components included:** Vacuum tubes, rectifiers, klystrons, magnetrons, and traveling-wave tubes. * **Usage:** These parts are primarily found in legacy radar systems, high-power radio transmitters, and specialized medical imaging equipment. --- ### 3. SMD Resistor Marking "5960" On high-precision Surface Mount Device (SMD) resistors, the code **5960** represents a specific resistance value using the 4-digit coding system. * **First 3 digits (596):** The significant figures. * **Last digit (0):** The multiplier (10^0). * **Result:** **596 Ohms** with a typical tolerance of ±1%. --- ### 4. Technical Hardware Context: LGA 2011-v3 Socket If you are dealing with the i7-5960X CPU, the surrounding electronic ecosystem (the motherboard) must support the following: 1. **X99 Chipset:** The specific PCH (Platform Controller Hub) designed to communicate with 5960-series CPUs. 2. **VRM (Voltage Regulator Modules):** Because the 5960X pulls up to 140W (and significantly more when overclocked), the motherboard requires high-quality MOSFETs and chokes to handle the current. 3. **FIVR:** This processor uses a *Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator*, meaning the CPU itself handles some of the voltage conversion previously done by the motherboard.