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Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-5960X or AMD Ryzen 7 8840U - 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 i7-5960X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.50 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-5960X was released in Q3/2014. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U was released in Q1/2024. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Core i 5000X (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8040 (20) |
5 | Generation | 7 |
Haswell E | Architecture | Hawk Point (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i7-4960X | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-5960X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.50 GHz). The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U has 8 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
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 780M |
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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-5960X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U can connect up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
68.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
20.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
39.4 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-5960X has a TDP of 140 W, that of the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is 28 W. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
140 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 28 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 30 W |
-- | TDP down | 15 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-5960X has a 20.00 MB cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U cache has a total of 24.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
22 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 2011-3 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q1/2024 |
829 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
13,450 CB R23 MC @ 30 W |
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Intel Core i7-5960X
8C 16T @ 3.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
8C 16T @ 3.30 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-5960X | AMD Ryzen 7 8840U |
Unknown | Unknown |