The Core i7-3970X is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F, it's also the same value for money, as it's only €480.71 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 55% cheaper – €400.00 vs €880.71
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
92%
Price, €
€400
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.32/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€880.71
45%
Value, €/FPS
€4.63/FPS
50%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-9700F in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
