The Intel Core i7-3970X is a bottom-tier gaming CPU, released on Nov 01, 2012. Currently in stock for $159.33, so it's a lower value for money.
| 6 | 12 | 3.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
|---|
Prices and Stock
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Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Collection | Core i7 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Overclockable | Yes |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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173 FPS+37%
€1.04/FPS
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€180.17
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+13% more
157 FPS+25%
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€130.02
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170 FPS+35%
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€166.67
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158 FPS+25%
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€158.51
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-1% cheaper
166 FPS+32%
€1.06/FPS
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€175.68
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+10% more
154 FPS+22%
€1.01/FPS
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€154.95
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-3% cheaper
165 FPS+31%
€0.79/FPS
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€129.56
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-19% cheaper
164 FPS+30%
€0.95/FPS
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€155.86
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-2% cheaper
158 FPS+25%
€0.82/FPS
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€129.34
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-19% cheaper
166 FPS+32%
€1.03/FPS
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€171.16
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+7% more
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