Intel Core i7-3960X | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3960X and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U 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 Ryzen 5 7640U which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen 5 (86) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 5 8640U |
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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 Ryzen 5 7640U clocks with 3.50 GHz (4.90 GHz), has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.90 GHz |
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 760M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.60 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 10 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 760M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
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 Ryzen 5 7640U supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is 28 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 Ryzen 5 7640U |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3960X has 15.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 5 7640U is at 22.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
32 nm | Technology | 4 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
970 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
AMD Radeon 760M @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 4.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
3.30 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 5 7640U
10,675 CB R23 MC @ 24 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | AMD Ryzen 5 7640U |
Unknown | Unknown |