The Core i7-3970X is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-7300 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $120.48 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7300
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 68% cheaper – $56.38 vs $176.86
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 66% less energy – 51 vs 150 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-3970X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-3970X vs Core i3-7300 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
93%
Min 1% FPS
115
93%
Price, $
$176.86
31%
Value, $/FPS
$1.02/FPS
29%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, $
$56.38
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.3/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i3-7300 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i3-7300 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i3-7300 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Core i3-7300
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
4 MB
27%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7300 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 51 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
