The Core i7-3970X is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-3470, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $79.15 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3470
- Up to 50% cheaper – $80.18 vs $159.33
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 77 vs 150 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-3470 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, €
€159.33
50%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
51%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Average FPS
170
99%
Min 1% FPS
114
99%
Price, €
€80.18
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-3470 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 Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-3470 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-3470 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-3470
Jun 1st, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $184.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
