The Core i7-3970X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-860. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-860
- Consumes up to 37% less energy – 95 vs 150 Watts
Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-860 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
100%
Min 1% FPS
115
100%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
100%
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
97%
Min 1% FPS
112
97%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-860 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
High
1920x1080
+3
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Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Maximum
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-860 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs Core i7-860 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 i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-860 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $990.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
