Intel Core i7-4960X vs Intel Pentium M 765

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Intel Core i7-4960X or Intel Core i7-4960X – 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 i7-4960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
The Intel Pentium M 765 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in 2005 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium M 765, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 479 socket.
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4960X Name Intel Pentium M 765
Intel Core i 4000X Group Intel Pentium M
4 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960X is 3.6 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.
The Intel Pentium M 765 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium M 765 is 2.1 GHz
The processor has one core only.
6x Cores 1x
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
6 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
12 Threads 1
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4960X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium M 765 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Release date --
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-- Direct X --
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-- Shaders --
GPU name
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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.
-- VP8 --
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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 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
59.7 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels --
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
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 7.5 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium M 765 is manufactured using a 90 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date 2005
LGA 2011 Socket BGA 479
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
15.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-32 (32 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge E Architecture Dothan
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
960 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 90 nm