Intel Core i7-5820K vs AMD Phenom II X6 1090T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5820K or Intel Core i7-5820K – 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 i7-5820K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 6 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i 5000X Group AMD Phenom II - 1000
5 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5820K Name AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is 3.2 GHz
12 Threads 6
6x Cores 6x
6 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5820K does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Phenom II X6 1090T does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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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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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 68.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 125 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5820K 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 AMD Phenom II X6 1090T is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 45 nm
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499 $ Release price --
Haswell E Architecture Thuban (K10)
15.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011-3 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
23052
23052
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
9245
9245

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5537
5537
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
2003
2003

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2301
2301
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
1288
1288

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1085
1085
AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
6C 6T @ 3.2 GHz
586
586