Intel Core i7-920 Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i7-920 was released in Q4/2008 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1366. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-920 achieved a result of 513 points (single-core) or 2,085 points (multi-core).
Intel Core i7-920

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i7-920
Family: Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group: Intel Core i7 900 (7)
Architecture: Bloomfield
Technology: 45 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-920 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-920 is 2.66 GHz (2.93 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads: 4 / 8
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 4x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: No
Frequency: 2.66 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.93 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): --

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i7-920 supports a maximum of 24 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 3 memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 25.6 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1066
25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory: 24 GB
Memory channels: 3
ECC: No
PCIe:
PCIe Bandwidth: --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i7-920 has a TDP of 130 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 130 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: --

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-920 is made in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache.

Technology: 45 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: LGA 1366
L2-Cache: 1.00 MB
L3-Cache: 8.00 MB
AES-NI: No
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release date: Q4/2008
Release price: 305 $
Part Number: BX80601920
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
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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.
Intel Core i5-2300 Intel Core i5-2300
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
526
Intel Pentium G3250T Intel Pentium G3250T
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
526
Intel Pentium G3440T Intel Pentium G3440T
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
526
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
525
Intel Core i3-3210 Intel Core i3-3210
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
522
Intel Core i3-2105 Intel Core i3-2105
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
515
Intel Core i3-2102 Intel Core i3-2102
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
515

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.
Intel Core i3-10100Y Intel Core i3-10100Y
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz
1788
Intel Core i5-2400 Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1778
AMD Athlon X4 845 AMD Athlon X4 845
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1772
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1771
Intel Core i5-3330S Intel Core i5-3330S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz
1766
Intel Core i5-3570T Intel Core i5-3570T
4C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
1761
Intel Pentium Gold G5420 Intel Pentium Gold G5420
2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
1755

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.
Intel Core i3-3220T Intel Core i3-3220T
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
517
Intel Celeron G1610 Intel Celeron G1610
2C 2T @ 2.60 GHz
515
Intel Core i3-2120T Intel Core i3-2120T
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
515
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
513
AMD FX-8150 AMD FX-8150
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
512
Intel Core2 Duo E8700 Intel Core2 Duo E8700
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
512
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
511

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.
Intel Core i7-870 Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
2124
Intel Core i7-875K Intel Core i7-875K
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
2124
AMD FX-6350 AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz
2091
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
2085
AMD FX-8120 AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
2085
Intel Pentium Gold G5400 Intel Pentium Gold G5400
2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
2078
Intel Core i3-7100 Intel Core i3-7100
2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz
2076

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.
AMD Phenom II X3 715 AMD Phenom II X3 715
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz
2811
AMD Phenom II X3 720 AMD Phenom II X3 720
3C 3T @ 2.80 GHz
2811
Intel Celeron G5925 Intel Celeron G5925
2C 2T @ 3.60 GHz
2810
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
2800
AMD A8-5600K AMD A8-5600K
4C 4T @ 3.90 GHz
2799
Intel Celeron G5920 Intel Celeron G5920
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
2790
Intel Celeron G5905 Intel Celeron G5905
2C 2T @ 3.50 GHz
2790

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Single-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.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
4C 4T @ 2.83 GHz
249
Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Intel Core2 Duo E7500
2C 2T @ 2.93 GHz
247
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz
246
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
242
AMD FX-8350 AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.20 GHz
241
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
230
AMD FX-4300 AMD FX-4300
4C 4T @ 3.80 GHz
224

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.
AMD FX-8370E AMD FX-8370E
8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz
1284
Intel Core i5-4430 Intel Core i5-4430
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
1280
Intel Core i5-3470S Intel Core i5-3470S
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
1273
Intel Core i7-920 Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1263
Intel Core i5-3350P Intel Core i5-3350P
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1237
AMD FX-8320E AMD FX-8320E
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
1235
Intel Core i5-2400 Intel Core i5-2400
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1230

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