The Core i7-3970X is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's $105.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 38% cheaper – $175.00 vs $280.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i7-3930K
- Consumes up to 13% less energy – 130 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, $
$280
62%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
63%
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3930K 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 i7-3930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-3930K 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 i7-3930K
Nov 14th, 2011
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 14th, 2011 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | $583.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Sandy Bridge-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
