In this second part we will analyze in detail the performance of the Intel i7-3960X with Sandy Bridge-E architecture. Several tests will be run with various software, specific tests on the memory, CPU frequency, 3D and consumption scaling and overclocking. Very interesting are the comparison tests the Intel i7-980X.
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AIDA64
AIDA64 is a software product from FinalWire that monitors the system by providing detailed information on hardware components. The software includes a utility inside the bench capable of testing memory and cache inside the processor.
In these tests with AIDA64, we note the sharp increase in terms of bandwidth compared to i7-980X CPU. Although the overall bandwidth of system memory is not the absolute top, you can not help but notice the high bandwidth of the L1 cache, which places it in the first place in overall standings.
The difference with the old 6 core Intel architecture is evident in this comparison, where the improvements are mainly in the L1 and L2 cache. The findings regarding the memory bandwidth leave room for some doubt on the actual benefits of quad channel even in a benchmark focused on memory as well as that of AIDA.
