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Ryzen 5 5600G vs Core i7-3970X

Ryzen 5 5600G vs Core i7-3970X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 143.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

3.9 GHz | 6-core

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 143.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Ryzen 5 5600G outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Ryzen 5 5600G is 3085 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.

Advantages of AMD Ryzen 5 5600G

  • Performs up to 16% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3970X - 264 vs 228 FPS
  • Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $102.35 vs $129.32
  • Up to 32% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3970X - $0.43 vs $0.63 per 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
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


FPS

264

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.43/FPS

100%

Price, €

€113.61

100%

FPS and Value Winner

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-Core 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Radeon Graphics

Buy for 113.61 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 84 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

228

86%

Value, €/FPS

€0.63/FPS

68%

Price, €

€143.54

79%

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 143.54 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Logo
Ryzen 5 5600G

Desktop • Apr 13th, 2021


Single-Core

1918

100%

Multi-Core

7665

100%

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

34%

Multi-Core

3305

43%

Apr 13th, 2021
Release DateNov 1st, 2012
Ryzen 5CollectionCore i7
CezanneCodenameSandy Bridge E
AMD Socket AM4SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 W
TDP150 W
7 nm
Process Size32 nm
39.0x
Multiplier35.0x
Radeon Vega 7
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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