Intel Core i7-3970X | Intel Xeon D-1633N | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3970X or Intel Xeon D-1633N - 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 i7-3970X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3970X was released in Q4/2012. The Intel Xeon D-1633N has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Xeon D-1633N was released in Q2/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Xeon D (79) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | Intel Xeon D-1600 (8) |
3 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Hewitt Lake |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the Intel Xeon D-1633N has 6 CPU cores and 12 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon D-1633N is at 2.50 GHz (3.20 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-1633N |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3970X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Xeon D-1633N supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-1633N |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2133 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 9.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 31.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 150 W, while the Intel Xeon D-1633N has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-1633N |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The Intel Xeon D-1633N is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | Intel Xeon D-1633N |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | BGA 1667 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q2/2019 |
820 $ | Release price | 503 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Xeon D-1633N
6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Intel Xeon D-1633N |
Unknown | Unknown |