Intel Core i7-980X Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i7-980X is a 6 core processor. It can handle 12 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2010. The Intel Core i7-980X is based on the 1. generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1366. The Intel Core i7-980X scores 614 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 3,391 points.
Intel Core i7-980X

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i7-980X
Family: Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24)
CPU group: Intel Core i7 900 (4)
Architecture: Gulftown
Technology: 32 nm
Segment: Desktop
Generation: 1
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 6 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-980X clock with 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads: 6 / 12
Core architecture: normal
Cores: 6x
Hyperthreading / SMT: Yes
Overclocking: Yes
Frequency: 3.33 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): --

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i7-980X supports up to 24 GB memory in up to 3 memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth 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

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-980X has a TDP of 130 W.

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-980X has a 13.50 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

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: Q1/2010
Release price: 1059 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-980X 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.
Intel Celeron G3920 Intel Celeron G3920
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz
652
Intel Core i5-2500k Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz
651
Intel Pentium G4500T Intel Pentium G4500T
2C 2T @ 3.00 GHz
649
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz
645
Intel Core i7-980 Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz
645
Intel Core i5-3330 Intel Core i5-3330
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
643
Intel Core i5-3330S Intel Core i5-3330S
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
642

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 i5-4570R Intel Core i5-4570R
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
2913
Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2640 v2
8C 16T @ 2.20 GHz
2869
Intel Core i5-4690T Intel Core i5-4690T
4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz
2867
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz
2847
Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2 Intel Xeon E5-1620 v2
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
2829
Intel Core i7-4765T Intel Core i7-4765T
4C 8T @ 2.00 GHz
2821
Intel Core i5-4440S Intel Core i5-4440S
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
2806

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 Pentium G3440T Intel Pentium G3440T
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
624
Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2650 v2
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz
622
Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2 Intel Xeon E5-2660 v2
10C 20T @ 3.00 GHz
618
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz
614
Intel Core i7-2655LE Intel Core i7-2655LE
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
614
Intel Core i7-980 Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.60 GHz
614
AMD FX-9370 AMD FX-9370
8C 8T @ 4.70 GHz
613

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 i7-6700T Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
3411
Intel Core i7-3770K Intel Core i7-3770K
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz
3409
Intel Core i7-4820K Intel Core i7-4820K
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz
3392
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz
3391
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 Intel Xeon Bronze 3106
8C 8T @ 1.70 GHz
3389
Intel Core i3-10100E Intel Core i3-10100E
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
3382
Intel Core i5-5675R Intel Core i5-5675R
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz
3370

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 Ryzen 3 1300X AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
6960
Intel Core i3-8350K Intel Core i3-8350K
4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz
6960
Intel Xeon E5-2623 v4 Intel Xeon E5-2623 v4
4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz
6928
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz
6897
Intel Core i7-980 Intel Core i7-980
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz
6895
Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3 Intel Xeon E5-2623 v3
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz
6871
Intel Core i5-7600K Intel Core i5-7600K
4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz
6862

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.
Intel Core i7-990X Intel Core i7-990X
6C 12T @ 3.46 GHz
2460
Intel Core i3-10100F Intel Core i3-10100F
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
2417
Intel Core i3-10100 Intel Core i3-10100
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz
2415
Intel Core i7-980X Intel Core i7-980X
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz
2354
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
2354
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz
2348
Intel Core i7-6700K Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz
2313

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