The Core i7-1185G7 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 Core i7-1185G7
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 81% less energy – 28 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-1185G7 vs Core i7-3970X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-1185G7
Sep 2nd, 2020
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
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Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
185
87%
Min 1% FPS
128
88%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-1185G7 vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-1185G7 vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-1185G7 vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-1185G7
Sep 2nd, 2020
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
4266 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
83%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
38%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-1185G7 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 2nd, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1449 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Tiger Lake-U | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
28 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 4266 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EU | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
