Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3930K or Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3930K was released in Q4/2011. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 was released in Q1/2010. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Core2 Quad (19) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | Intel Core 2 Quad Q8000/Q9000 (16) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Yorkfield (Penryn) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3930K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 3.20 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 is at 3.20 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.20 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3930K can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1066, DDR2-800 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
12.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3930K is 130 W, while the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3930K is manufactured in 32 nm and has 12.00 MB cache. The Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Characteristic | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | MMX, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | LGA 775 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q1/2010 |
480 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3930K
6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3930K | Intel Core 2 Quad Q9700 |
Unknown | Unknown |