Intel Core i7-930 vs Intel Core i7-920

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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 Intel Core i7-920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-920, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i7 900
1 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-930 Name Intel Core i7-920
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-920 is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
3.06 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.93 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.66 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-930 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-920 does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
-- Direct X --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
-- Shaders --
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-- Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP9 --
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-- JPEG --
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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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
24.0 GB Max. Memory 24.0 GB
3 Memory channels 3
 
 

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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
45 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
BX80601930 Part Number BX80601920
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2010 Release date Q4/2008
305 $ Release price 305 $
1.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1366
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Bloomfield Architecture Bloomfield
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2134
2134
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
2085
2085

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1832
1832
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1771
1771

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1322
1322
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1263
1263

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
541
541
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
525
525

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-930
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
517
517
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
513
513