Key Differences
In short — Core i9-11900 outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-11900 is 3057 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900
- Performs up to 11% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3970X - 285 vs 257 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
30.422535211267604%
Multi-Core
3305
37.488656987295826%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i9-11900 |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |