The Core i7-3970X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 5 2400G and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $37.71 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Ryzen 5 2400G
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 24% cheaper – $121.62 vs $159.33
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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
76%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
74%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Average FPS
178
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
€121.62
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.68/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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 2400G in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen 5 2400G 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Ryzen 5 2400G
Feb 12th, 2018
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 5 2400G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Feb 12th, 2018 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raven Ridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Radeon RX Vega 11 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
