The EPYC 7643 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the EPYC 7643
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 96 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Consumes up to 33% less energy – 150 vs 225 Watts
EPYC 7643 vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
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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%
EPYC 7643 vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The EPYC 7643 vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
EPYC 7643
Mar 15th, 2021
Cores
48-core
100%
L3 Cache
256 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
66%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
12%
L3 Cache
15 MB
6%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
EPYC 7643 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 15th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| $4,995.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Server | Segment | Desktop |
| AMD Socket SP3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Not Available | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| 225 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
48 | Cores | 6 |
96 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
256 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
