Intel Core i7-3970X | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-3970X or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X - 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 7 PRO 1700X has 8 cores with 16 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 7 PRO 1700X was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core i 3000X (4) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge E | Architecture | Summit Ridge (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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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 7 PRO 1700X has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is at 3.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
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) | 3.60 GHz |
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 7 PRO 1700X supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 42.7 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
15.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
40 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
20.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 150 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X has a TDP of 95 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 7 PRO 1700X |
150 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured in 32 nm and has 15.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 16.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
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 | Q3/2017 |
820 $ | Release price | 449 $ |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3970X | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X |
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