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Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-7740X

Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-7740X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7740X

4.3 GHz | 4-core

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Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 1698 days newer than Core i7-3970X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7740X - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X

  • Performs up to 9% better in F1 22 than Core i7-3970X - 279 vs 257 FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 112 vs 150 Watts
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

257

92%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

279

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

100%

Price, €

€156.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel - Processore core i7-7740x (kaby lake-x) quad-core 4.3 ghz socket lga 2066 boxato moltiplicatore sbloccato (dissipatore escluso)

Buy for 156.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 60 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

39%

Multi-Core

3305

62%

Intel Core i7-7740X Logo
Core i7-7740X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1634

100%

Multi-Core

5277

100%

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Intel Core i7-3970X

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Intel Core i7-7740X Logo

Intel Core i7-7740X

Nov 1st, 2012Release Date
Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy Bridge ECodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 2011SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.5 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
150 WTDP
112 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
35.0xMultiplier
43.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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