The Core i7-3970X is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600S. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600S
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-2600S for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
169
98%
Min 1% FPS
114
99%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-2600S 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 i7-2600S in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-2600S in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600S
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
