The EPYC 9684X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 9684X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 192 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Consumes up to 62% less energy – 150 vs 400 Watts
EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 9684X
Jun 13th, 2023
Average FPS
200
100%
Min 1% FPS
132
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
86%
Min 1% FPS
115
87%
Price, €
€400
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.32/FPS
100%
EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-3970X 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 EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 9684X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 9684X
Jun 13th, 2023
Cores
96-core
100%
L3 Cache
1152 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.55 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
6%
L3 Cache
15 MB
1%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 9684X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 13th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| $14,756.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP5 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Not Available | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 400 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
96 | Cores | 6 |
192 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
1152 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
