The Core i7-3970X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-13700KF. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
The Core i7-13700KF is better in every way
Advantages of the Core i7-13700KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-13700KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
79%
Min 1% FPS
115
80%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Average FPS
219
100%
Min 1% FPS
144
100%
Price, CA$
CA$539.99
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.46/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-13700KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-13700KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-13700KF in core CPU performance specifications
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
74%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
29%
Core i7-13700KF
Sep 27th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
5.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-13700KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $384.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 16 |
| 12 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| 15 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
