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The Core i7-3970X is a faster gaming CPU than the FX-8370. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

Advantages of the Core i7-3970X

  • A faster CPU for gaming
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of the FX-8370

  • Consumes up to 17% less energy125 vs 150 Watts
  • Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics

Core i7-3970X vs FX-8370

The CPU's performance in selected game and settings

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Core i7-3970X

Nov 1st, 2012


Average FPS

185

100%

Min 1% FPS

128

100%

Price, £

Out of Stock

Value, £/FPS

Not Available


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AMD FX-8370 Logo

FX-8370

Sep 2nd, 2014


Average FPS

182

98%

Min 1% FPS

126

98%

Price, £

Out of Stock

Value, £/FPS

Not Available


All items are out of stock.

Core i7-3970X vs FX-8370 in My Games

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Synthetic Benchmarks

The Core i7-3970X vs FX-8370 in synthetic CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Core i7-3970X

Nov 1st, 2012


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

639

100%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

3169

100%

AMD FX-8370 Logo

FX-8370

Sep 2nd, 2014


Geekbench 6 Single-Core

521

82%

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

2114

67%

Performance Specifications

The Core i7-3970X vs FX-8370 in core CPU performance specifications

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Core i7-3970X

Nov 1st, 2012


Cores

6-core

75%

L3 Cache

15 MB

100%


Base Frequency

3.5 GHz

88%

Turbo Frequency

4 GHz

93%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1600 MHz

86%

AMD FX-8370 Logo

FX-8370

Sep 2nd, 2014


Cores

8-core

100%

L3 Cache

8 MB

53%


Base Frequency

4 GHz

100%

Turbo Frequency

4.3 GHz

100%

Max. DDR3 RAM Speed

1866 MHz

100%

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Core i7-3970X

Specifications

Comparison of all specifications

AMD FX-8370 Logo

FX-8370

General
Nov 1st, 2012Release Date
Sep 2nd, 2014
$990.00MSRP
$199.00
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket AM3+
Sandy Bridge-ECodenameVishera
150 WPower Consumption
125 W
Performance
6Cores
8
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Frequency
4.0 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
15 MB
L3 Cache8 MB
Other Features
DDR3 @ 1600 MHzRAMDDR3 @ 1866 MHz
NoIntegrated Graphics
On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
YesOverclockableYes

Core i7-3970X and FX-8370 vs Other CPUs

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