Intel Core i7-920 vs AMD Ryzen 3 1200

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-920 or Intel Core i7-920 – 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 i7-920 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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 1200, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-920 Name AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 3
1 Generation 1
Intel Core i7 900 Group AMD Ryzen 1000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 1200 is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
2.93 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 4
None None 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-920 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen 3 1200 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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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 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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
3 Memory channels 2
24.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-920 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 3 1200 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2008 Release date Q1/2017
BX80601920 Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Bloomfield Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
45 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1366 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
305 $ Release price 120 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
6315
6315
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
2800
2800

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
3064
3064
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1771
1771

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2574
2574
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
2085
2085

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1372
1372
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
1263
1263

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1073
1073
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
525
525

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
800
800
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
513
513

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 1200
4C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
375
375
Intel Core i7-920
4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz
242
242