CPU Compare
 Intel Core i7-4960X Extreme
Intel Core i7-4960X Extreme 
		 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black
		Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
					Performance in single-threaded apps and benchmarks
				Performance
					Measure performance when all cores are involved
				Power Efficiency
					The efficiency score of electricity consumption
				SysReqs Overall Score
					Generic CPU rating
				Benchmarks
Comparing the performance of CPUs in benchmarksPassmark CPU (Single-Core)
				Passmark CPU (Multi-Core)
				Geekbench CPU (Single-Core)
				Geekbench CPU (Multi-Core)
				Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i7-4960X Extreme and AMD Phenom II X4 965 BlackGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD | 
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-4960X Extreme | Phenom II X4 965 Black | 
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop | 
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Deneb | 
| Release Date | Jan 2013 | Nov 2009 | 
| Integrated Graphics | None | None | 
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes | 
CPU
| Cores | 6 | 4 | 
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 12 | 4 | 
| Base Clock | 3.60 | 3.40 | 
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB | 
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB | 
| L3 Cache | 15 MB | 6 MB | 
Package
| Lithography | 22 nm | 45 nm | 
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011 | AM3/AM2+ | 
| TDP | 130 | 125 |