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Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Core i7-3970X vs Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for $244.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12269 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2.7 GHz | 64-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 64-core, 128-thread desktop processor

Buy for $1,499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12276 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for $244.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12269 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

2.7 GHz | 64-core

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 64-core, 128-thread desktop processor

Buy for $1,499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12276 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3970X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX is 2812 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X

  • Up to 84% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX - $244.02 vs $1499.0
  • Up to 80% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX - $0.75 vs $3.82 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX - 150 vs 280 Watts

Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

  • Performs up to 21% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-3970X - 392 vs 325 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 128 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Overwatch 2.
Overwatch 2

Overwatch 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

325

82%

Value, $/FPS

$0.75/FPS

100%

Price, $

$244.02

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for $244.02 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12269 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Desktop • Jul 14th, 2020


FPS

392

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.82/FPS

19%

Price, $

$1499

16%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX 64-core, 128-thread desktop processor

Buy for $1,499 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 12276 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Desktop • Jul 14th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

40%

Multi-Core

3305

22%

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo
Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Desktop • Jul 14th, 2020


Single-Core

1598

100%

Multi-Core

14828

100%

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Intel Core i7-3970X

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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX Logo

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX

Nov 1st, 2012Release Date
Jul 14th, 2020
Core i7CollectionRyzen Threadripper
Sandy Bridge ECodenameCastle Peak
Intel Socket 2011SocketAMD Socket WRX8
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
64
12Threads
128
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.7 GHz
4.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
150 W
TDP280 W
32 nmProcess Size
7 nm
35.0x
Multiplier27.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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