Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 9 7950X3D outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Ryzen 9 7950X3D is 3716 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D
- Performs up to 31% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3970X - 298 vs 228 FPS
- Consumes up to 20% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 120 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
FPS
298
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.69/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$1099.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$1,099.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
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Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
Ryzen 9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raphael | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
AMD Socket AM5 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
120 W | TDP | 150 W |
5 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
Radeon Graphics | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |