The Core i5-11600KF 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 i5-11600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
The Core i5-11600KF is better in every way
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
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Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
85%
Min 1% FPS
115
86%
Price, $
$176.86
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
100%
Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600KF vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600KF
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
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General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$237.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Rocket Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |