Phenom II X6 1055T VS X6 1090T VS Core i7 980x Benchmark Review

This is an interesting review comparing the latest CPUs from Intel and AMD,
the Phenom II X6 1055T , Phenom II X6 1090T and the Intel Core i7 980x , and how the Phenom II X6 1090T perform when you overclock that chip ? 

A wide range of the intel and AMD CPU are in the benchmark list , lets take a look at the specifications and features of each CPU :

Specifications and features

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T and 1055T

• AMD Phenom II X6 1090T at (3.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz Turbo) at 289 USD

• AMD Phenom II X6 1055T at ( 2.8 GHz / 3.3 GHz Turbo) 199 USD

AMD is now really pushing the 45nm node to manufacture the newer model Phenom II X6 processors. When the original Phenom processors launched first up was the transition from 65nm towards 45nm, if you look at this from a distance it pretty much means that they were able to make this processor smaller compared to the first generation Phenom (I) products

• 768KB L1 Cache (Instruction + Data): 128KB x6 (64KB + 64KB for each core)
• 3MB L2 Cache: 512KB x6 (quad-core)
• 6MB L3 Cache: 6MB Shared L3

The memory controllers has stepped up a notch as well and will support up to 16GB 4x4GB DDR3 DIMMs at 1333MHz which apparently was an issue on the early revisions Phenom II X4 processors. Actually, overclocked you can take the memory even up-to, and likely even over, 2000 MHz now.

1090T and 1055T Specifications:

• True Six Core Processing

• AMD Turbo CORE Technology

• 6 x 512 KB L2 cache

• 6 MB L3 cache

• Direct Connect Architecture

• HyperTransport 3.0 Technology

• Integrated Dual-Channel Memory Controller supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory

• AMD Balanced Smart Cache

• AMD Dedicated Multi-cache

• AMD Virtualization (AMD-V)Technology

• AMD PowerNow 3.0 Technology

• AMD Dynamic Power Management

• Multi-Point Thermal Control

• AMD CoolCore Technology

Model	TDP	Clock Frequency	Turbo Frequency	Quarter	Price
Phenom II X6 1055T	125W	2,8GHz	3,3GHz	2nd	$199
Black Edition 1090T	125W	3,2GHz	3,6GHz	2nd	$295

- Soket : AM3

- Steping: E0

- L2 Cache : 6x 512 KB

- L3 Cache : 9 MB

- Realase date: 26 April 2010

Intel Core i7 980x

This is Intel's first six-core CPU based on the 32nm manufacturing process, designed to handle the most intense compute and visualization workloads you can throw at it. Clocked at 3.33GHz, it allows you to multitask faster and unleash powerful media creation tools. Best of all, the 12MB of Intel Smart Cache gives you blazing speeds you never realized were possible.

Take advantage of Intel Turbo Boost technology which dynamically accelerates CPU performance to match your workload. Hyper-Threading technology effectively doubles the output of your six physical cores, giving you unmatched data processing. The Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with up to three channels.

Add the Intel Core i7-980X to your system and you’ll never look back. Experience the speed, versatility and raw power of massive multi-core processing today! 
 
CPU Specifications:

Model
Brand	Intel
Series	Core i7 Extreme Edition
Model	BX80613I7980X
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type	LGA 1366
Tech Spec
Core	Gulftown
Multi-Core	Six-Core
Name	Core i7-980X Extreme Edition
Operating Frequency	3.33GHz
QPI	6.4GT/s
L2 Cache	6 x 256KB
L3 Cache	12MB
Manufacturing Tech	32 nm
64 bit Support	Yes
Hyper-Threading Support	Yes
Virtualization Technology Support	Yes
Voltage	0.8V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power	130W

Update : the price for the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T now is 309$ @ Newegg and 209$ for the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T.

Benchmarks selection

SysMark 2007 benchmark result overall:

full review

Benchmark relative comparison (bycpubenchmark):

Crysis gaming benchmark test:

full review

AMD X6 1090T Aida 64 benchmark result:

AMD X6 1090T Overclocking performance:

full review

Now the choice is yours to chose from AMD or Intel, for me I recommend to buy an AMD X6 1090T or wait for the second generation "Sandy Bridge" of processors from Intel.

Feel free to post your opinion or experience.