Intel Core i7-980
About processor
The Intel Core i7-980 processor is a powerful desktop CPU designed to handle demanding tasks and provide excellent performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. With a code name of Gulftown and built using 32nm technology, this CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads, making it capable of handling multiple processes simultaneously. The large 12MB L3 cache ensures quick access to frequently used data, further boosting its performance.
With a TDP of 130W, the i7-980 may consume more power compared to some other processors, but the trade-off comes with its impressive performance capabilities. The Geekbench 6 scores further attest to its power, with a single-core score of 509 and a multi-core score of 1615, making it suitable for heavy workloads and demanding applications.
Overall, the Intel Core i7-980 processor is an excellent choice for users who need a high-performance CPU for demanding tasks. Its combination of high core and thread count, large cache, and impressive benchmark scores make it a solid choice for anyone in need of a powerful desktop processor.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Desktop
Launch Date
June 2011
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Core i7-980
Code Name
Gulftown
Generation
Core i7 (Gulftown)
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
?
Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
6
Total Threads
?
Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
12
Basic Frequency
3.333 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
?
Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
up to 3.6 GHz
L1 Cache
64 KB (per core)
L2 Cache
256 KB (per core)
L3 Cache
12 MB (shared)
Bus Frequency
133 MHz
Multiplier
25.0x
CPU Socket
?
The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
Intel Socket 1366
Multiplier Unlocked
No
Technology
?
Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
32 nm
TDP
130 W
PCI Express Version
?
PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
Gen 2
Transistors
1,170 million
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
?
Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3
Memory Channels
?
The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
Triple-channel
ECC Memory
No
GPU Specifications
Integrated Graphics Model
?
An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
N/A
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6
Single Core
Score
509
Geekbench 6
Multi Core
Score
1615
Geekbench 5
Single Core
Score
553
Geekbench 5
Multi Core
Score
1975
Passmark CPU
Single Core
Score
2571
Passmark CPU
Multi Core
Score
18076
Compared to Other CPU
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Passmark CPU Single Core
Passmark CPU Multi Core