The Intel Core i7-3970X is a bottom-tier gaming CPU, released on Nov 01, 2012.
| 6 | 12 | 3.5 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Cores | Threads | Base Frequency | Turbo Frequency |
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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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