Intel Core i7-930 vs AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-930 or Intel Core i7-930 – 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 i7-930 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-930, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group AMD Ryzen 5000
1 Generation 4
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-930 Name AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-930 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-930 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.06 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 3.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
4 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.06 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
None None 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-930 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X does not have integrated graphics.
-- Shaders --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units --
-- GPU frequency --
-- Generation --
-- 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.
-- VP8 --
-- 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 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 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
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-930 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 32.0 MB cache.
Q1/2010 Release date Q4/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
45 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
305 $ Release price 299 $
Bloomfield Architecture Vermeer (Zen 3)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 32.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601930 Part Number 100-000000065
LGA 1366 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
21955
21955
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2901
2901

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
9279
9279
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1832
1832

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
8420
8420
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2134
2134

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
4784
4784
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1322
1322

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
2113
2113
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
541
541

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
6C 12T @ 3.7 GHz
1572
1572
Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
517
517

Intel Core i7-930 and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X in leaderboards