Product Comparison: Intel Xeon W3520 vs Intel Core i7-920


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Intel Xeon W3520 CPU Processor
Intel Core i7-920 CPU Processor
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General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Xeon W3520
Core i7-920
Origin
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
About the Product
The Intel Xeon W3520 processor has 4 cores with a clock speed of 2.66GHz and an 8MB L3 cache. The processor is designed for servers, the socket is LGA1366. It has a built-in RAM controller (3 channels, DDR3-800, DDR3-1066). A processor without an integrated graphics core.
The Intel Core i7-920 processor, codenamed Bloomfield core and socket LGA1366, has a 2.6GHz quad-core processor. It is a gaming processor, so it has an 8MB L3 cache. There is no integrated graphics core. The processor has Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technology for maximum performance.
Package Size
Height
4.7 in.
4.57 in.
Width
3.9 in.
3.98 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
2.76 in.
Weight
1.4 lbs.
0.75 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCLGA1366
FCLGA1366
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Server
Desktop
Code Name
Bloomfield
Bloomfield
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Xeon W3520 CPU Processor
  • Installation was very easy, almost trivial. Anyone can do it.
  • Easy to install since this chip has no "pins" to get bent.
  • Simple and straightforward installation, convenient socket. Spent a couple of minutes.
  • Just opened the box and installed the processor, it was easy.
  • Now it is difficult to find a motherboard with a socket for this processor.
Intel Core i7-920 CPU Processor
  • The chip dropped right into the motherboard and the socket clamped on it with no problems.
  • This chip still has edge even compare to the up coming Socket 1156 i7 and i5 chips.
  • Installation was easy after I had the confidence to clamp it down as tightly as it needed to be.
  • This chip was quite easy to install. It fell easily into socket 1366.
  • It was a bit tricky installing a new I7 Processor. The lack of pins caused me some concern.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
8
8
Clock Speed
2.66 GHz
2.66 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
2.93 GHz
2.93 GHz
Max TDP
130 W
130 W
Max Temperature
67.9 °C
67.9 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3520 CPU Processor
  • Time to load 10 Nikon NEF 36 megapixel images using Photoshop Essentials went from 2.5 minutes to 1.5 minutes.
  • Better than the dual-core Xeon, this is noticeable, the work with the image became faster.
  • Thanks to Intel for a good processor, it performs all the tasks that I give it.
  • This processor has a very cool overclocking, I am very pleased.
  • Nice, fast processor that doesn't get warm at all. Intel made a great product.
Intel Core i7-920 CPU Processor
  • I mistyped a setting and accidentally got the chip up to 3.0 Ghz - It was stable.
  • Team this with an SSD and you will have the fastest computer you've ever owned.
  • If you go the water cooling route you can blow this thing up to 3.1GHZ.
  • It does everything fast, from video encoding to gaming.
  • I have my Core i7 920 easily overclocked to 2.95GHz and the system is stable even under the highest loads.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
128 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1024 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
24 GB
24 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
3
3
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Xeon W3520 CPU Processor
  • A good CPU that does its job well, does well with DDR3 memory.
  • Just wonderful. Has been working with my RAM without issue for a few years now.
  • I am completely satisfied with this processor. 3 memory channels are enough.
  • Definitely worth the money. Working with my DDR3 1066 is great.
  • Performs all tasks perfectly. Compatible with 24 GB of RAM.
Intel Core i7-920 CPU Processor
  • It runs extremely fast with 8G of main ram and 16G of RAM disc used sortof as a cache.
  • Along with a good motherboard and fast RAM this is the gamers choice.
  • This processor is great with L2 and L3 cache. I recommend it to everyone.
  • The 8MB L3 cache is a great adaptation for 64-bit processing.
  • About time Intel put the memory controller on the CPU. Works good.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link

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