Intel Core i7-3970X vs Intel Pentium T2390

The Intel Core i7-3970X operates with 6 cores and 12 CPU threads. It run at 4.00 GHz base 4.00 GHz all cores while the TDP is set at 150 W.The processor is attached to the LGA 2011 CPU socket. This version includes 15.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 4 memory channels to support DDR3-1600 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge E Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping). The product was launched on Q4/2012

The Intel Pentium T2390 operates with 2 cores and 12 CPU threads. It run at -- base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the PGA 478 CPU socket. This version includes -- of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR2-800 RAM and features PCIe Gen lanes. Tjunction keeps below 100 °C degrees C. In particular, Merom (Core) Architecture is enhanced with 65 nm technology and supports VT-x. The product was launched on Q1/2008