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Intel Core i7-980 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-980 was released in Q2/2011 and has 6 cores. The processor can process 12 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1366. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-980 achieved a result of 614 points (single-core) or 3,370 points (multi-core).
| Name: | Intel Core i7-980 |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 (299) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i7 900 (4) |
| Architecture: | Gulftown |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i7-980 has 6 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-980 is 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 6 / 12 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 6x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 3.33 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.60 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-980 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. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1066 | 25.6 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 24 GB |
| Memory channels: | 3 |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-980 has a TDP of 130 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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| 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 i7-980 is made in 32 nm and has 13.50 MB cache.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
|---|---|
| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1366 |
| L2-Cache: | 1.50 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 12.00 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: | Q2/2011 |
| Release price: | 594 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz)
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-980 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
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 i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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6C 12T @ 3.60 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 i7-980
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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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6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz |
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6C 12T @ 3.60 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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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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6C 12T @ 3.33 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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6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-8809G
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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