Intel Core i7-990X | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-990X or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] - 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 i7-990X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.73 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-990X was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] was released in Q2/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000 (9) |
1 | Generation | 2 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Pinnacle Ridge (Zen+) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-990X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-990X is 3.46 GHz (3.73 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] is at 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.46 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
3.73 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-990X can use up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-990X is 130 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-990X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 13.50 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] is manufactured in 12 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] |
32 nm | Technology | 12 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1366 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2020 |
1059 $ | Release price | 55 $ |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm]
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-990X | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 [12nm] |
Unknown | Unknown |