The Core i7-6950X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $135.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6950X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 140 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 46% cheaper – $159.33 vs $294.82
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€294.82
54%
Value, €/FPS
€1.6/FPS
57%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
94%
Price, €
€159.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-3970X 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 i7-6950X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6950X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6950X
May 31st, 2016
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6950X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| $1,723.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
140 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
