Intel Core i7-980X vs Intel Pentium E2200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-980X or Intel Core i7-980X – 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 i7-980X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-980X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Pentium E2200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2007 and belongs to the 0 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium E2200, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Intel Core i7-980X Name Intel Pentium E2200
1 Generation 0
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Pentium D
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-980X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-980X is 3.33 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 Intel Pentium E2200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium E2200 is 2.2 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 2x Core
3.33 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
Yes Overclocking Yes
12 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
6 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-980X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Pentium E2200 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
GPU name
-- Direct X --
-- GPU frequency --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Generation --
-- Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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-- AI specifications --
 
 

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.
-- JPEG --
-- AVC --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
-- VP8 --
-- VC-1 --
-- AV1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
 
 

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.
pci PCIe pci
3 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR2-800
24.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No AES-NI 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 65 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-980X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium E2200 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
1.5 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Gulftown Architecture Presler
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1059 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2010 Release date Q4/2007
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 775
32 nm Technology 65 nm