Intel Atom D2560 vs Intel Core i7-3970X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom D2560 or Intel Atom D2560 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-3970X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Group Intel Core i 3000X
-- Generation 3
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2560 Name Intel Core i7-3970X
Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
-- Threads 12
-- Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
None None 6x
-- CPU Cores 6
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2560 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3970X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- VC-1 --
-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- AVC --
-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
-- Memory channels 4
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W watts.
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q4/2012
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 820 $
-- Architecture Sandy Bridge E
0 bytes L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Socket LGA 2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes