The Core i7-3970X is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the FX-8320, however, it's a slightly worse value for money, as it's $72.98 more expensive!
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 FX-8320
- Up to 42% cheaper – $102.02 vs $175.00
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-3970X vs FX-8320 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
103
100%
Price, $
$175
58%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
60%
Core i7-3970X vs FX-8320 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 FX-8320 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3970X vs FX-8320 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
FX-8320
Oct 23rd, 2012
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3970X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | FX-8320 |
---|---|---|
General | ||
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 23rd, 2012 |
$990.00 | MSRP | $169.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3+ |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Vishera |
150 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |