Intel Atom D2560 | Intel Core i7-3960X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Atom D2560 or Intel Core i7-3960X - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Atom D2560 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. Up to 4 GB of memory is supported in 1 memory channels. The Intel Atom D2560 was released in Q4/2012. The Intel Core i7-3960X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3960X was released in Q4/2011. |
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Intel Atom (108) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
Intel Atom D2000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Cedarview | Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Atom D2560 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom D2560 is 2.00 GHz while the Intel Core i7-3960X has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3960X is at 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). |
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Intel Atom D2560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3960X |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.90 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.90 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Atom D2560 or Intel Core i7-3960X has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel GMA 3650 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.64 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
65 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
4 | Compute units | -- |
32 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
1 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel GMA 3650 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Atom D2560 can use up to 4 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 17.1 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-3960X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Atom D2560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3960X |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
4 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
1.00 MB | L3 Cache | 15.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
4 | PCIe lanes | 40 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 20.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Atom D2560 is 10 W, while the Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Atom D2560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3960X |
10 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Atom D2560 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 1.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-3960X is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 15.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Atom D2560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-3960X |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
BGA 559 | Socket | LGA 2011 |
None | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q4/2011 |
-- | Release price | 970 $ |
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Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
Intel GMA 3650 @ 0.64 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Intel Atom D2560
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Atom D2560 | Intel Core i7-3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |