Intel Atom D2560 vs Intel Core i7-3970X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Atom D2560 or Intel Atom D2560 – 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 i7-3970X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
-- Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Atom D2560 Name Intel Core i7-3970X
Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
-- Generation 3
Group Intel Core i 3000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 3.5 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.
-- Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 6x
No Overclocking Yes
-- Core architecture normal
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
-- CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom D2560 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3970X does not have integrated graphics.
-- GPU frequency --
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-- Direct X --
GPU name
-- Technology --
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Execution units --
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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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-- VC-1 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h264 --
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-- JPEG --
-- AV1 --
 
 

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 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Memory channels 4
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

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 150 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
-- Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Architecture Sandy Bridge E
-- Technology 32 nm
Socket LGA 2011
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 820 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 15.0 MB