The Core i7-3970X is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3770, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $76.31 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-3770
- Up to 44% cheaper – $98.69 vs $175.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 49% less energy – 77 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3770 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
661
100%
Min 1% FPS
371
100%
Price, $
$175
56%
Value, $/FPS
$0.26/FPS
54%
Core i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
659
100%
Min 1% FPS
370
100%
Price, $
$98.69
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3770 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3770 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3770 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
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3770
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3770 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $278.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
