10 October 2012
Intel Core i7-3970X shows up online
Leaks on Intel website
23 July 2012
Intel Core i7-3970X comes in Q4 2012
The new socket LGA2011 flagship
09 August 2011
Sandy Bridge-E comes in Q4 2011 after all
Three models paired up with Patsburg-A/B chipset
22 July 2011
Core i7-3960X is about 47% faster than Core i7-990X
According to Intel slides