The Intel Core i7 Monster
September 9th, 2010November 2008 saw a major event in the history of computing Intel Edition features the fastest processor on earth aka the Intel Core i7 965 – Extreme. The fastest Intel Core 2 Quad QX9770 was only a precursor and the computer world has been redefined.
So what is the Core i7 Monster offers to make the best processor ever made? That is the question that I can hear from you. Unfortunately, the answer can not be specified in one line.After reading the statistics below, you'll understand why. So let's start …
Intel Core i7 has two younger brothers "of the category. The Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 920 and 940
Above all, let's discuss the architecture of the Intel Core i7 965 EE (Extreme Edition to find out) and what changes have been made. One thing is that we keep in mind that all comparisons between Intel Core i7 EE 965 and be Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9770. So this will help usa better understanding of the differences between the two.
Now, before you can know the differences to see what is in their similarities. Both Core i7 and Core 2 Extreme QX9770 uses 45-nanometer wafer technology, both based on Penryn and share the same core clock speed of 3.2 GHz The similarities end there and what we now have a completely different monster from the previous version.
Now comes the technical stuff, the physical differences between premiumsthe two entries and delete the Core 2 Extreme. Intel Core i7 has 731 million transistors on board of 263 mm2. Core i7 does not have a 12MB L2 cache. He loaded instead of a third level L3-cache of 8 MB. Has a maximum of 24 non-turbo enabled both a size down. The fan must increase in size, and it is unclear how the new Core i7 will need better cooling than the previous edition. The memory controller is integrated, so you can expect huge memoryBandwidth. Hyper-Threading, introduced in Intel Pentium 4 Prescott is a return to the nucleus and then the core I7 I7 8 threads to run simultaneously. It also provides improved forecasts resulting branch in intelligent computing at higher speeds.
Now for the benchmarks that interest you, if you're not a techy as I have. So let us first define the system that will run this monster. Now the council is that we know more about Intel's X58popularly known as the Intel Smackover X58. Smackover supports a sizzling rate of 8.5 GB / s sustained between the processor and RAM, and a QPI speed of 25.6 GB / s. This platform is a tri-channel DDR3 memory, and so we will work with modules of 1 GB 1066 MHz with 7-7-7-20 latencies and reaches 1.5 volts.
Futuremark 3DMark Vantage
When Turbo mode is off Core i7 965 was a significant 15% increase in speed. While acknowledging the turbo mode gave a performance of 19.5% higher thevery impressive. This result was achieved without overclocking the processor. In the state of overclocked performance with Intel Core i7 965 EE delivered was 30% higher than the Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 to its predecessors.
PCMark Vantage
While we tested the two souls PCMark Vantage, the data we collect is significant overclocked performance impressed us move on top with the Core i7 965 EE.
Without overclocking the Core i72 Quad Q9650 exceeded 53% and Overclocking Core there was a performance increase up to 75%. This is a great performance you can expect.
SiSoftware Sandra
These are the tests that interest you will probably like these are the basic idea of how fast the system is to support multi-media.
The improved performance that a user can have is general in terms of memory bandwidth, computing processor (How fast is the processor), and multi-media supportEfficient multi-core processors. Take a look at these tests individually and judge for yourself!
Bandwidth of the memory performance test
Performance tests show that the integration of memory controller chip, the Intel Core i7 squeeze the memory bandwidth of 18GB exceptional helped / s only with DDR3 to 1066 MHz in the normal state. When overclocked, an additional 3.1 GB / s memory bandwidth, adding that a total of 21.1 GB / s. The impressive and clearly beats the Core 2 QuadQ9650.
Processor arithmetic tests
A look at the arithmetic processor, I7, 965 EE core shows a performance increase of 72% at overclocking and performance of 58 different%.
Multimedia Float Test
Multimedia Float tests show a huge boost performance by 55% over the previous model. It is impressive, as this is the fastest technology in top spec.
Multi-Core Efficiency
Now, this benchmark has been developed to test multi-core processorswith different architecture. This test will show the data in terms of speed of the connection between the core and the core speed. As Intel Core i7 supports QPI and new technology are the days of Hyper-Threading is certainly took him to his booth were especially transformers.
The Core 2 Quad Q9650 shows an impressive speed of 18 Gb / s. Compared Core i7 rates almost double. But what most impressed with the Core i7 965 EE is overclocked, whereAnd 'registered at a rate of 45 GB / s to 3.88 GHz
Cinebench test
This benchmark specifically for graphics-intensive user group. So if you looking for a good solution in terms of graphics performance and support, these tests should help to make a decision free without any confusion. These are also the group includes people with industry in the context of video editing.
Multi-CPU Render
These are core i7 is a good margin of 21% on Core 2 Quad Q9650in the normal state and showed a performance improvement of 35% was overclocked. This was achieved by adding memory controller on board and use the Hyper-Threading, which circumvented the limits of the FSB.
OpenGL Render
The architecture itself has contributed Core I7 race against his predecessor and shows an impressive 18% increase in performance with OpenGL rendering test.
Adobe Premiere Pro
This great piece of software is used extensively in theVideo editing and is widely used for video editing. Premiere Pro is highly dependent on configuration and CPU memory bandwidth at its disposal to render video. So it is natural that tests with Premiere Pro is a driving force to display.
The video file that was used the test within 29 seconds of the predecessor of the Core i7, Core 2 Quad Q9650 made and what impressed us the time, core i7 965 EE was recorded. It 'was only 22 seconds overclockingand was 18 seconds with overclocking shows us a boat less than doubled.
Adobe After Effects Tests
This software also seems to use the benefits of the treatment of monsters in an intelligent way. Our tests showed us a performance improvement of 60% in rendering a video file with Adobe After Effects.
Consumption
Now comes the test, we are particularly interested in: energy consumption. In terms of power consumption Intel Core i7 is a "powerful"Processor. The Intel Core i7 965 EE almost 337 watts and 147 watts consumed in sleep mode when overclocked. This is definitely huge. The comparison takes these facts: even if the power consumption of Intel Core i7 during peak hours is very high, is very efficiently managed under a load, or is inactive.
Final Verdict
The Core i7 965 EE is without doubt the emperor and the future is to leave the throne of the fastest processor on the ground nearby. And 'easily defeatedCore 2 Quad Q9650 in all the tests that can be used to buy the best processor money was and replaced it with grace. The nuclei were I7 simply stunning and impressive in testing, which shows specifically for video editing and rendering context, we have a good future for themselves in this industry. All other looked like the Pentium II processor with a series comparison with the old core i7. A matter of surprise that the slower processor in the series could easily beat Core i7once the fastest of all time, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650.
All these improvements and performance improvements were made possible by two important changes that have taken in the Core i7. First, I record on the same chip memory controller and QPI use of new technology instead of old-fashioned FSB. And the second is the use of Hyper-Threading Technology to facilitate high speed data transfer between the veins.
First, purchase a PC can burn a hole in the ExtremePocket. The processor is only awarded to 1000 USD. And now there is only a chipset supports this monster, and Intel X58. This is too difficult and could prove very expensive price to get the benefits. Although the quality and performance is more, is the final decision to be taken from you.
Overall, the rates of the processor in all conditions and has now been designated as the future of the computer and do not regret the money spent on an Intel Core i7 965 EESystem.

