SandyBridge Intel i7-E 3960: 36% faster than all i7 990X

Intel released some preliminary data of the new processors SandyBridge-E and in particular the Core i7 3960 . The news is nothing short of excellent as according to some preliminary benchmarks the new CPU would be faster than the "old" i7 990X up to 36%.

The Core i7 processor is a 3960 6-Core 3.3 GHz frequency (instead of the 990X runs at 3.47 GHz) and 15 MB of cache, according to the new first data SandyBridge-990X is posted on the 13% Cinebench, 12% in Pov Ray 3.7, 15% in ProShow Gold 4.5 and up to 36% in Physics 3Dmark 11. Let our readers take due consideration.

Intel Core i7 2700K to 331 Dollars

A few days ago we announced the upcoming debut of the new Intel Core i7 SandyBridge 2700K, LGA 1155 CPU with unlocked multiplier and "successor" of the 2600K .

As already reported in the news, 2700K Intel will have the unlocked multiplier and a frequency of more than 2600K of only 100 MHz and the other characteristics remain unchanged, architecture Quad-Core, Hyper Threading, 8 MBdi L3 cache and TDP 95W.

The sale price, however, as it was easy and will debut at $ 331 (per 1000 units), compared with $ 317 of 2600K. All in all, this small increase is not surprising, given that the processor has more than 100 MHz and almost certainly will have better overclocking abilities. However, expect the arrival in our country (probably late October), where we hope to avoid surprises in the "conversion" of prices.

Intel Core i7 3930K SandyBridge-E here is the first benchmark

Forum Coolaler.com appeared the first real benchmark (hopefully) the new Intel Core i7-E SandyBridge 3930K on time compared with the previous generation of Core i7 X58 platform. Recall that the 3930K (LGA 2011) is an ESA-Core with HT and well 12MB of L3 cache, 3.2 GHz and frequency controllers Quad-Channel DDR3.

The new processor was compared with the Core i7 Extreme 980X  to 3.2 GHz and Triple-Channel configuration, testing the 3930K has the best but there were no significant increases compared to the X58 platform tested. We would have to consider the particular aspect of software as the current memory benchmarks are not optimized for Quad-Channel (etc..).

At this link you can find all the tests carried out: Coolaler Forum

Here's an example with the Cinebench benchmark:

3930K Intel - LGA 2o11 - x79 Chipset

Intel 980X - LGA 1366 - X58 Chipset

We believe that the benchmarks are not "mature" software mentioned in both appearance and because the new E-SandyBridge should offer greater scalability, not to mention that the 980X, although the previous generation, it is an Extreme Edition.