Intel Core i7-3960X | AMD GX-420CA | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3960X and the AMD GX-420CA and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3960X 6 core processor released in Q4/2011 with the AMD GX-420CA which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 1st Gen (9) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Temash (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3960X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 12 threads at the same time. The AMD GX-420CA clocks with 2.00 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.00 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8400 |
GPU frequency | 0.60 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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 8400 |
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 & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3960X, while the AMD GX-420CA supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 12.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 4.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the AMD GX-420CA is 25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3960X has 15.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD GX-420CA is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD GX-420CA |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | FT3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
970 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
AMD Radeon HD 8400 @ 0.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD GX-420CA
4C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | AMD GX-420CA |
Unknown | Unknown |