AMD Phenom II X4 B93 vs Intel Core i7-965
Comparative analysis of AMD Phenom II X4 B93 and Intel Core i7-965 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD Phenom II X4 B93
- CPU is newer: launch date 10 month(s) later
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 37% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 130 Watt
Launch date | October 2009 vs November 2008 |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 130 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-965
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 24% higher clock speed: 3.46 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 29% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1475 vs 1142
- Around 59% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 3424 vs 2159
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Maximum frequency | 3.46 GHz vs 2.8 GHz |
L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 6144 KB (shared) |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1475 vs 1142 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 3424 vs 2159 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD Phenom II X4 B93
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-965
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD Phenom II X4 B93 | Intel Core i7-965 |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1142 | 1475 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2159 | 3424 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 578 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2233 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD Phenom II X4 B93 | Intel Core i7-965 | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Deneb | Bloomfield |
Launch date | October 2009 | November 2008 |
Place in performance rating | 2101 | 2102 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1,509 | |
Price now | $139.99 | |
Processor Number | i7-965 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 12.32 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Die size | 258 mm | 263 mm2 |
L1 cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 45 nm | 45 nm |
Maximum frequency | 2.8 GHz | 3.46 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
Transistor count | 758 million | 731 million |
Base frequency | 3.20 GHz | |
Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s QPI | |
Maximum core temperature | 67.9°C | |
Number of QPI Links | 1 | |
Number of threads | 8 | |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.800V-1.375V | |
Memory |
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Supported memory types | DDR3 | DDR3 800/1066 |
Max memory channels | 3 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 24 GB | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | AM3 | FCLGA1366 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 130 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 42.5mm x 45.0mm | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |