Intel Core i9-9960X vs Intel Core i3-7300T
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9960X and Intel Core i3-7300T processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9960X
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 14 more cores, run more applications at once: 16 vs 2
- 28 more threads: 32 vs 4
- Around 26% higher clock speed: 4.40 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
- 8x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 32x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 5.5x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Around 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2617 vs 2136
- 7.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 30618 vs 4211
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2018 vs January 2017 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 16 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 32 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz vs 3.5 GHz |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) vs 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) vs 4096 KB (shared) |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2617 vs 2136 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 30618 vs 4211 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-7300T
- Around 8% higher maximum core temperature: 92°C vs 85°C
- 4.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 165 Watt
Maximum core temperature | 92°C vs 85°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9960X
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-7300T
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | Intel Core i9-9960X | Intel Core i3-7300T |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2617 | 2136 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 30618 | 4211 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1158 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 14294 | |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 13076 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-9960X | Intel Core i3-7300T | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Skylake | Kaby Lake |
Launch date | October 2018 | January 2017 |
Place in performance rating | 619 | 1107 |
Processor Number | i9-9960X | i3-7300T |
Series | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Price now | $195.41 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 8.09 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
L3 cache | 22 MB (shared) | 4096 KB (shared) |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 85°C | 92°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.40 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
Number of cores | 16 | 2 |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | 0 |
Number of threads | 32 | 4 |
Unlocked | ||
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 65 °C | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 | 2 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2066 | FCLGA1151 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 165 Watt | 35 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2017X | PCG 2015A (35W) |
Configurable TDP-down | 25 W | |
Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 2.50 GHz | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 44 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Idle States | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x5912 | |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | |
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | |
OpenGL | 4.5 |