The Core i7-3970X is the comparison's loser – it's at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-7640X and it's also a worse value for money, as it's only $139.16 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 47% cheaper – $159.33 vs $298.49
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7640X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 25% less energy – 112 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-7640X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
89%
Min 1% FPS
115
90%
Price, €
€159.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
194
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€298.49
53%
Value, €/FPS
€1.53/FPS
60%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-7640X 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 i5-7640X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i5-7640X 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
88%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i5-7640X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7640X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 112 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
