The Core i7-3970X is a low-tier desktop gaming CPU released on Nov 01, 2012. It's currently in stock for $400.00, so it's a lower value for money.
| Nov 1st, 2012 | $990.00 | 150 W | 6/12 | 3.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Release Date | MSRP | TDP | Cores/Threads | Base | Turbo |
|---|
Core i7-3970X Specifications
The CPU's core specifications
The CPU's core specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| MSRP | $990.00 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Overclockable | Yes |
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