The Core i7-3970X is the comparison's loser – it's a slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 1400 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $73.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 1400
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 46% cheaper – $85.59 vs $159.33
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 1400 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
97%
Min 1% FPS
115
97%
Price, €
€159.33
53%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
52%
Ryzen 5 1400
Apr 11th, 2017
Average FPS
177
100%
Min 1% FPS
118
100%
Price, €
€85.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 1400 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 Ryzen 5 1400 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 1400 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
60%
Ryzen 5 1400
Apr 11th, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 1400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 11th, 2017 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Summit Ridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
