Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3970X outperforms Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3970X is 616 days newer than Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Performs up to 0% better in Death Stranding than Core i7-990X - 215 vs 214 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Consumes up to 13% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 130 vs 150 Watts
Death Stranding
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
214
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.54/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$330.26
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$330.26 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 62 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 130 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |