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Intel Core i7-980X vs Intel Core i7-990X
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Intel Core i7-990X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-980X or Intel Core i7-990X - 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 Intel Core i7-990X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.73 GHz. The CPU supports up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-990X was released in Q1/2011. |
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| Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
| Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i7 900 (4) |
| 1 | Generation | 1 |
| Gulftown | Architecture | Gulftown |
| Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| -- | 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 Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 3.46 GHz (3.73 GHz). |
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
| 3.33 GHz | Frequency | 3.46 GHz |
| 3.60 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.73 GHz |
| -- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-980X supports a maximum of 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-990X can connect up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. |
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
| DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1066 |
| 24 GB | Max. Memory | 24 GB |
| 3 | Memory channels | 3 |
| 25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
| No | ECC | No |
| 1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.50 MB |
| 12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 12.00 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 Intel Core i7-990X is 130 W. |
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
| 130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | -- |
| -- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-980X has a 13.50 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-990X cache has a total of 13.50 MB. |
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-990X |
| 32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| LGA 1366 | Socket | LGA 1366 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
| No | AES-NI | No |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Q1/2010 | Release date | Q1/2011 |
| 1059 $ | Release price | 1059 $ |
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Average performance in benchmarks
⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 4 CPU benchmarks
Price-performance ratio
Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.
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Intel Core i7-980X
Geekbench 6 MT: 2,847 / 1059 $ |
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Intel Core i7-990X
Geekbench 6 MT: 3,247 / 1059 $ |
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core i7-980X | Intel Core i7-990X |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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