Thread: Why is Core i7 920 better than Phenom 2 955

I just want to ask the question above...Core i7 clock speed is lower, the amount of cache is the same but why does it performs better in most apps? I wonder how, I wonder why.

Core I7 architecture is different to Phenom II architecture, the frequency (clock speed) is not the most important factor anymore... Some differences:

I7 has more L3 Cache, HT technology (which allows it to become an "" 8-Cores-CPU ""“),
A better memory controller system (Tri-Channel and up to 2000 MHz vs. Dual-Channel and up to 1600 MHz... right?),

By the way, there’s not a huge difference... It depends on the software you use; on High-Res gaming they run very similar... But I7 is better in many other things.

I think it is mainly due to Intel's superior cache and prefect design, and, given the core2 cores have higher IPC than K8's then all things now equal ... both now have an IMC ... then the i7 is slightly faster on most applications than K10.5.

i7 and K10.5 both have cores that are essentially based on their predecessors.

In my opinion the Phenom II is still better value for money and fast enough for most. The Average user isn't going to really see a difference. Oh yeah Hyper threading is a Gimmick, it still only has four processor cores.

Phenom II is better value until the i7 price cuts come, and i5 will be just a bit cheaper than i7 is now so AMD doesn't really need to be worried.

I think Intel is making a mistake though by using larrabee as a GPU, if they used it as a CPU they would easily own the market but then I guess the EU would stomp down on them for taking out the competition.

In my opinion the Phenom II is still better value for money and fast enough for most. The Average user isn't going to really see a difference. Oh yeah Hyperthreading is a Gimmick, it still only has four processor cores.