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.
| Name: | Intel Core i7-980X |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i7 900 (4) |
| Architecture: | Gulftown |
| Segment: | Desktop / Server |
| 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 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 6x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 3.33 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.60 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe 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. |
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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 ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-980X has a TDP of 130 W. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
6C 12T @ 3.33 GHz (3.60 GHz)
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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 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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