Phenom II X6 1055T VS X6 1090T VS Core i7 980x Benchmark Review

This is an interesting review comparing the latest CPUs from Intel and AMD,
the Phenom II X6 1055T , Phenom II X6 1090T and the Intel Core i7 980x , and how the Phenom II X6 1090T perform when you overclock that chip ?
A wide range of the intel and AMD CPU are in the benchmark list , lets take a look at the specifications and features of each CPU :



Specifications and features

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T and 1055T

    * AMD Phenom II X6 1090T at (3.2 GHz / 3.6 GHz Turbo) at 289 USD

    * AMD Phenom II X6 1055T at ( 2.8 GHz / 3.3 GHz Turbo) 199 USD

AMD is now really pushing the 45nm node to manufacture the newer model Phenom II X6 processors. When the original Phenom processors launched first up was the transition from 65nm towards 45nm, if you look at this from a distance it pretty much means that they were able to make this processor smaller compared to the first generation Phenom (I) products. And that has advantages, often to be found in lower voltages and higher clock frequencies.
The Phenom II X4 965BE is now decrowned, the flagship AMD processor product right now is the Phenom II X6 1090T this processor will run at 3.2 GHz at a full bi-directional 2.0 GHz HT 3.0 speed. Its voltage range is1.125-1.40V.

The new six-core processors not only have a fair TDP (peak Wattage at 125W) but overall much better power management thanks to the fact that hardware C1E is implemented in the CPU, allowing the processor to throttle up and down real fast core independently. And that makes it an interesting change as it does allow for faster switching of power states, making it more efficient whilst consuming less power and heat.
So as a side effect these processors run cool, very cool. This is something we'll again show you later on but IDLE operating temperatures of the new six-core processors are to be found ar room-temperature, 15~25 Degrees C with a regular heatpipe based cooler can be considered normal.

    * 768KB L1 Cache (Instruction + Data): 128KB x6 (64KB + 64KB for each core)
    * 3MB L2 Cache: 512KB x6 (quad-core)
    * 6MB L3 Cache: 6MB Shared L3



The memory controllers has stepped up a notch as well and will support up to 16GB 4x4GB DDR3 DIMMs at 1333MHz which apparently was an issue on the early revisions Phenom II X4 processors. Actually, overclocked you can take the memory even up-to, and likely even over, 2000 MHz now.



1090T and 1055T Specifications:

    * True Six Core Processing

    * AMD Turbo CORE Technology

    * 6 x 512 KB L2 cache

    * 6 MB L3 cache

    * Direct Connect Architecture

    * HyperTransport 3.0 Technology

    * Integrated Dual-Channel Memory Controller supports DDR2 and DDR3 memory

    * AMD Balanced Smart Cache

    * AMD Dedicated Multi-cache

    * AMD Virtualization (AMD-V)Technology

    * AMD PowerNow 3.0 Technology

    * AMD Dynamic Power Management

    * Multi-Point Thermal Control

    * AMD CoolCore Technology


Model         TDP         Clock
Frequency         Turbo
Frequency         Quarter         Price

       
       
       
       
       

       
       
       
       
       
Phenom II X6 1055T          125W         2,8GHz         3,3GHz         2nd         $199

       
       
       
       
       
Black Edition 1090T          125W         3,2GHz         3,6GHz         2nd         $295
- Soket : AM3
- Steping: E0
- L2 Cache : 6x 512 KB
- L3 Cache : 9 MB
- Realase date: 26 April 2010




Intel Core i7 980x


This is Intel's first six-core CPU based on the 32nm manufacturing process, designed to handle the most intense compute and visualization workloads you can throw at it. Clocked at 3.33GHz, it allows you to multitask faster and unleash powerful media creation tools. Best of all, the 12MB of Intel Smart Cache gives you blazing speeds you never realized were possible.

Take advantage of Intel Turbo Boost technology which dynamically accelerates CPU performance to match your workload. Hyper-Threading technology effectively doubles the output of your six physical cores, giving you unmatched data processing. The Integrated Memory Controller optimizes data bandwidth with up to three channels.

Add the Intel Core i7-980X to your system and you’ll never look back. Experience the speed, versatility and raw power of massive multi-core processing today!

CPU Specifications:
Model
Brand         Intel
Series         Core i7 Extreme Edition
Model         BX80613I7980X
CPU Socket Type
CPU Socket Type         LGA 1366
Tech Spec
Core         Gulftown
Multi-Core         Six-Core
Name         Core i7-980X Extreme Edition
Operating Frequency         3.33GHz
QPI         6.4GT/s
L2 Cache         6 x 256KB
L3 Cache         12MB
Manufacturing Tech         32 nm
64 bit Support         Yes
Hyper-Threading Support         Yes
Virtualization Technology Support         Yes
Voltage         0.8V-1.375V
Thermal Design Power         130W



Update : the price for the AMD Phenom II X6 1090T now is 309$ @ Newegg and 209$ for the AMD Phenom II X6 1055T.


Benchmark Results
by guru3d.com

3D Mark 06 CPU Test
Sandra DhryStone Test:
Gaming Test Crysis warhead:
As you can see the X6 1090T (309$) CPU performance is close to the Intel Core i7 980x (1,000$) when you Overclock it , so you have the choice to put 1,000$ on your next CPU or only 309$ .


Update:  
This is a new comparative I found at tweaktown.com just to see the Intel i7 980 how perform when its Overclocked compared with the reference frequency in 3DMark Vantage :


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