Intel Core i7-3960X vs Intel Core i7-8559U
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 | Intel BGA 1356 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,270 million | unknown |
| Die size | 435 mm² | 123 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | FC-BGA1356 |
| tCaseMax | 67°C | 72°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.9 GHz | up to 4.5 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 33.0x | 27.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.35 V | — |
| TDP | 130 W | 28 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | Active |
| Release date | Nov 14th, 2011 | Apr 5th, 2018 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge-E | Kaby Lake-R |
| Generation | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR0H9SR0KF | unknown |
| Memory support | DDR3 Quad-channel | DDR4 |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 6 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 12 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | Iris Pro Plus |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 15MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. C1 stepping (SR0H9) lacks VT-d. | — |
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Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| AVX2 | — | Yes |
| BMI1 | — | Yes |
| BMI2 | — | Yes |
| Boost 2.0 | — | Yes |
| CLMUL | — | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| F16C | — | Yes |
| FMA3 | — | Yes |
| HTT | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TSX | — | Yes |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
