The Core i7-9700F is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $71.30 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 65 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 31% cheaper – $159.33 vs $230.63
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€230.63
69%
Value, €/FPS
€1.21/FPS
76%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
92%
Price, €
€159.33
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F 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 i7-9700F vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700F vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 23rd, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$333.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
