Intel Core i7-3960X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3960X and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 (2) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 536 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
GPU frequency | 0.50 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.50 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 28 nm | |
Max. displays | 0 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 24 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 supports a maximum of 4 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 5.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1333 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 4 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
40 | PCIe lanes | -- |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3960X has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 is --. 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3960X has 15.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2011 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
970 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Qualcomm Adreno 308 @ 0.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
4C 4T @ 1.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3960X | Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 |
Unknown | Unknown |