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:
- AMD Turbo CORE Technology
- Direct Connect Architecture
- HyperTransport 3.0 Technology
- Integrated Dual-Channel Memory Controller supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory
- AMD Dedicated Multi-cache
- AMD Virtualization (AMD-V)Technology
- AMD PowerNow 3.0 Technology
- AMD Dynamic Power Management
- Multi-Point Thermal Control
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| Phenom II X6 1055T | 125W | 2,8GHz | 3,3GHz | 2nd | $199 |
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| 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:
Benchmark relative comparison (bycpubenchmark):
Crysis gaming benchmark test:
AMD X6 1090T Aida 64 benchmark result:
AMD X6 1090T Overclocking performance:
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.
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