The Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Consumes up to 9% less energy – 150 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
92%
Min 1% FPS
134
94%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
43%
L3 Cache
15 MB
78%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| $13.87 | MSRP | $9.90 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
