The Core i7-3517U is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3517U
- Consumes up to 89% less energy – 17 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Core i7-3517U vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3517U
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
188
99%
Min 1% FPS
133
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3517U vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3517U vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3517U vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3517U
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
1.9 GHz
54%
Turbo Frequency
3 GHz
75%
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
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%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3517U | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $9.90 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1023 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
17 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 1.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| unknown | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
