Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Atom C5315 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-990X or Intel Atom C5315 - 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 Intel Atom C5315 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Atom C5315 was released in Q2/2022. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Atom (108) |
Intel Core i7 900 (4) | CPU group | Intel Atom CE5300 (2) |
1 | Generation | 3 |
Gulftown | Architecture | Berryville |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | 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 Intel Atom C5315 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5315 is at 2.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.46 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.73 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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 Intel Atom C5315 supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.50 MB | L2 Cache | 9.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 12 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-990X is 130 W, while the Intel Atom C5315 has a TDP of 38 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 | Intel Atom C5315 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 38 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-990X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 13.50 MB cache. The Intel Atom C5315 is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 9.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Characteristic | Intel Atom C5315 |
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 | Unknown |
LGA 1366 | Socket | BGA 2106 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | Unknown |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
1059 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.73 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz |
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Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-990X | Intel Atom C5315 |
Unknown | Unknown |