Intel Core i7-4930K | AMD Phenom II X3 720 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-4930K or AMD Phenom II X3 720 - 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 i7-4930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.90 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-4930K was released in Q3/2013. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 was released in Q1/2009. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 4000X (3) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Ivy Bridge E | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-5930K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 3.40 GHz (3.90 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 720 is at 2.80 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-4930K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
6 | Cores | 3 |
12 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-4930K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-4930K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
59.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
40 | PCIe lanes | -- |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-4930K is 130 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 720 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-4930K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4930K is manufactured in 22 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 720 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-4930K | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
22 nm | Technology | 45 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 | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2013 | Release date | Q1/2009 |
540 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4930K
6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4930K | AMD Phenom II X3 720 |
Unknown | Unknown |