Intel Core i7-980X | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-980X or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T - 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 i7-980X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-980X was released in Q1/2010. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T was released in Q4/2010. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 1000 (7) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Thuban (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-980X is a 6 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz). The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.33 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-980X supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-980X has a TDP of 130 W, that of the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T is 125 W. |
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Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-980X has a 13.50 MB cache, while the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T cache has a total of 6.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1366 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2010 | Release date | Q4/2010 |
1059 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-980X | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
Unknown | Unknown |