CPU Compare

Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme

AMD Phenom II X3 710

Review

General overview and comparison of the processors
Single-Core Performance
Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
Core i7-3960X Extreme
Phenom II X3 710
22
Performance
Measure performance when all cores are involved
Core i7-3960X Extreme
Phenom II X3 710
2
Power Efficiency
The efficiency score of electricity consumption
Core i7-3960X Extreme
Phenom II X3 710
1
SysReqs Overall Score
Generic CPU rating
Core i7-3960X Extreme
Phenom II X3 710
8

Benchmarks

Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarks
Passmark CPU (Single-Core)
Core i7-3960X Extreme
0
Phenom II X3 710
1070
Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i7-3960X Extreme
0
Phenom II X3 710
1551
Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
Core i7-3960X Extreme
0
Phenom II X3 710
0
Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
Core i7-3960X Extreme
0
Phenom II X3 710
0

Specifications

Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i7-3960X Extreme and AMD Phenom II X3 710

General

Manufacturer Intel AMD
Name Core i7-3960X Extreme Phenom II X3 710
Segment Desktop Desktop
Codename Sandy Bridge Heka
Release Date Nov 2011 Feb 2009
Integrated Graphics None None
Unlocked Multiplier No No

CPU

Cores 6 3
Threads 12 3
Base Clock 3.30 2.60
Turbo Clock 0.00 0.00
L1 Cache 384 KB 384 KB
L2 Cache 1.5 MB 1.5 MB
L3 Cache 15 MB 6 MB

Package

Lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Socket LGA2011 AM3/AM2+
TDP 130 95
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