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Core i7-970: Borderlands 4

Name: Intel Core i7-970
Brand: Intel

$229.95

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In Borderlands 4, the Core i7-970 outperforms 13% desktop CPUs. It's currently in stock for $229.95. You should consider the faster Ryzen 7 9700X.

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Intel Core i7 i7-970 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket B LGA-1366

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Core i7-970 in Borderlands 4

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Core i7-970's Specifications

The CPU's core specifications

General
Release Date	Jul 19th, 2010
Current Price	$229.95
Segment	Desktop
Codename	Gulftown
Socket	LGA1366
Power Consumption	130W

Performance
HowManyFPS Rank	TOP 447 (Desktop)
Cores / Threads	6 / 12
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	3.5 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB

Other Features
Built-in GPU	No Integrated Graphics
RAM	DDR3
Overclock Support	Not Overclockable

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