The Core i7-13700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-13700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
The Core i7-13700F is better in every way
Core i7-13700F vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-13700F
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
214
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, CA$
CA$409
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.91/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
80%
Min 1% FPS
115
82%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-13700F vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-13700F vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-13700F vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-13700F
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
15 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-13700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$359.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
