AMD FX-8150 vs Intel i7 Extreme

AMD FX-8150 "Zambezi" 8-Core Processor



Specifications & Features

Model Number & FrequencyX-8150 / 3.6GHz (base), 3.9GHz (CPU Turbo), 4.2GHz (Max Turbo

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L1 Cache Sizes:256K L1 instruction (64KB per module) / 128K L1 data cache (16K per module)

L2 Cache Sizes:2MB of L2 data cache per module (8MB total L2 per processor)

L3 Cache Size:8MB (shared)

Total Cache (L2+L3):16MB

Memory Controller Type:Integrated 72-bit x 2 memory controller

Memory Controller Speed:Up to 2.2GHz with Dual Dynamic Power Management

Types of Memory Supported:Unregistered DIMMs up to PC3-14900 (DDR3-1866)

HyperTransport 3.0 Specification:One 16-bit/16-bit link @ up to 4.4GHz full duplex (2.2GHz x2)

Packaging:Socket AM3+ 938-pin organic micro pin grid array (micro-PGA)

Fab location:GLOBALFOUNDARIES Fab 1 module 1 in Dresden, Germany

Process Technology:32-nanometer DSL SOI (silicon-on-insulator) technology

Approximate Die Size:~315mm2

Approximate Transistor count:~2 Billion

Max TDP:125 Watts

AMD Codename:"Zambezi"

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Specifications & Features

Core Frequency:
3.3GHz (Up To 3.9GHz w/ Turbo)

QPI Speed:
6.4GT/s

TDP (Thermal Design Power):
130W

Number of CPU Cores:
6 (12 Threads w/ HT)

Intel SmartCache:
15MB

L2 Cache:
1.5MB (256K x 6)

Processor input voltage (VID):
.95v
.032-micron manufacturing process

Shared Smart Cache Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)

Extended HALT State (C1E) Enabled

Execute Disable Bit (XD) Enabled

Intel 64 Technology

AES-NI: Processor instructions

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT)

Packaging - Flip Chip LGA2011

Total Die Size: Approximately 434.7mm2

Approximately 2.27B Transistors

Price - $950

Six Core Processing: Runs 6 independent processor cores in one physical package

Base Processor Frequency: 3.30 GHz

Massive PCI Express Bandwidth: 40 lanes of PCIe supported through the processor

Intel Turbo Boost Technology: Dynamically increases the processor frequency up to 3.90GHz when applications demand more performance. Speed when you need it, energy efficiency when you don’t.

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: 12 threads provide unprecedented processing capability for better multi-tasking and threaded applications. Do more with less wait time.

Intel Smart Cache: Up to 15MB of shared cached allows faster access to your data by enabling dynamic and efficient allocation of the cache to match the needs of each core significantly reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance.

Overclocking Enabled: Core (Turbo) and DDR3 ratios are unlocked for ease of overclocking

Integrated Memory Controller: Supports 4 channels of DDR3-1600 memory with 1 DIMM per channel. Support for XMP memory. See this site for certified XMP memory.

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