The Core i7-3970X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-760, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's €391.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-760
- Up to 98% cheaper – €9.00 vs €400.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 95 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-760 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-760 in My Games
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The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-760 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-760 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 i5-760
Jul 18th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-760 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jul 18th, 2010 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
