Ryzen Embedded V1807B vs i7-3970X Extreme Edition
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition outperforms Ryzen Embedded V1807B by a moderate 12% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1327 | 1405 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Series | Intel Core i7EE | AMD Ryzen Embedded |
| Power efficiency | 1.48 | 4.39 |
| Designer | Intel | AMD |
| Manufacturer | no data | GlobalFoundries |
| Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| Release date | 12 November 2012 (12 years ago) | 21 February 2018 (7 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.
| Physical cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | no data | 3.35 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 2.0 | no data |
| Bus rate | 5 GT/s | no data |
| Multiplier | 35 | 33.5 |
| L1 cache | no data | 128K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1,536 KB | 512K (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15 MB | 2 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | no data | 210 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | no data | 4,950 million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
| Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | no data | FP5 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | no data |
| Precision Boost 2 | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | - | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | no data | DDR4 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | no data | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 51.196 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | AMD Radeon RX Vega 11 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and Ryzen Embedded V1807B.
| PCIe version | 2.00 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 40 | no data |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 5.24 | 4.67 |
| Recency | 12 November 2012 | 21 February 2018 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 12 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 150 Watt | 45 Watt |
i7-3970X Extreme Edition has a 12.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.
Ryzen Embedded V1807B, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 233.3% lower power consumption.
The Intel Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition is our recommended choice as it beats the AMD Ryzen Embedded V1807B in performance tests.
Other comparisons
We've compiled a selection of CPU comparisons, ranging from closely matched processors to other comparisons that may be of interest.
