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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen 5 5600 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 5 5600 is 3457 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Performs up to 13% better in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt than Core i7-3970X - 177 vs 157 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Stealth Cooler
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra+
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Ryzen 5 5600
Desktop • Apr 20th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
31.936914736323313%
Multi-Core
3305
38.70476636608502%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 20th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen 5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Vermeer |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3970X or Ryzen 5 5600
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, 1920 x 1080, Ultra+
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Ryzen 5 5600
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