Intel Core i7-3970X | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3970X or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 cores with 12 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3970X was released in Q4/2012. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G was released in Q1/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen 3 (33) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 2000G (5) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Raven Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 3.50 GHz (4.00 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is at 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.50 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.65 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-3970X or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
GPU frequency | 1.10 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | 8 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 512 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-3970X can use up to 64 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 46.9 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2933 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 46.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 150 W, while the AMD Ryzen 3 2200G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 46 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 3 2200G is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 2011 | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2012 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
820 $ | Release price | 95 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Raven Ridge) @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.65 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | AMD Ryzen 3 2200G |
Unknown | Unknown |