The Core i9-10900X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $349.68 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10900X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 69% cheaper – $159.33 vs $509.01
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 9% less energy – 150 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, €
€509.01
31%
Value, €/FPS
€2.67/FPS
34%
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 i9-10900X vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10900X vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10900X
Oct 19th, 2019
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
78%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10900X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2019 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Cascade Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
