Intel Core i7-3930K | AMD C-70 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3930K or AMD C-70 - 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 Core i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. The AMD C-70 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.33 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD C-70 was released in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD C (6) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | AMD C (6) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Ontario (Bobcat) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the AMD C-70 has 2 CPU cores and 2 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD C-70 is at 1.00 GHz (1.33 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | AMD C-70 |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.00 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 1.33 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.33 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-3930K or AMD C-70 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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6290 |
GPU frequency | 0.28 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.40 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 40 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 1 |
-- | Shader | 80 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 1 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 6290 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3930K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD C-70 supports up to GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 8.5 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | AMD C-70 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 8.5 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 1.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 130 W, while the AMD C-70 has a TDP of 9 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | AMD C-70 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 9 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD C-70 is manufactured in 40 nm and has a 1.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | AMD C-70 |
32 nm | Technology | 40 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 2011 | Socket | BGA 413 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
480 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD C-70
AMD Radeon HD 6290 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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AMD C-70
2C 2T @ 1.33 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | AMD C-70 |
Unknown | Unknown |