CPU Compare
Intel Core i7-990X Extreme
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 i7-990X Extreme and AMD Phenom II X4 965 BlackGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-990X Extreme | Phenom II X4 965 Black |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Gulftown | Deneb |
| Release Date | Jan 2011 | Nov 2009 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | None |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 6 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 12 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 3.47 | 3.40 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 384 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 6 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 32 nm | 45 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | AM3/AM2+ |
| TDP | 130 | 125 |