The Intel Core i7-980X shows that Intel continues to push the performance envelope, at least incrementally. Six cores processing twelve threads is a monumental achievement, but again software technology needs to catch up so users can properly utilize all the cores they paid for. Sure, buying an i7-980X will get you the fastest possible results now, but think of the processor as a hedge against future technological and software upgrades. Someday you will be able to utilize this processor fully, rather than “you will be able to use the full potential of this processor now.”
I think this is raises an interesting point....
If one buys a high end sports car....does the buyer worry about :
Utilizing all of the power FULLY?