Intel Core i7-960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-960 and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-960 4 core processor released in Q4/2009 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in 2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) |
Intel Core i7 900 (7) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Bloomfield | Architecture | Kryo 468 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-960 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-960 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz 2x Kryo 468 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 2.40 GHz 6x Kryo 468 Silver |
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 i7-960 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 692 @ 5 TOPS |
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 618 |
GPU frequency | 0.70 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 618 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 24 GB of memory in a maximum of 3 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-960, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-960 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-960 has a TDP of 130 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-960 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-960 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 8 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-960 | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
45 nm | Technology | 8 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1366 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2009 | Release date | 2020 |
305 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
Qualcomm Adreno 618 @ 0.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-960
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c
8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-960 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c |
Unknown | HP Chromebook x2 11 Acer Aspire 1 A114-61 |