The Core i5-11600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $36.04 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 19% cheaper – $157.65 vs $193.69
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
153
100%
Price, €
€193.69
81%
Value, €/FPS
€0.86/FPS
95%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
85%
Min 1% FPS
134
88%
Price, €
€157.65
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$2.37 | MSRP | $9.90 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
