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Intel Core i7-3970X Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 cores with 12 threads and is based on the 3. gen of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series. The processor uses a mainboard with the LGA 2011 socket and was released in Q4/2012. The Intel Core i7-3970X scores 812 points in the Geekbench 5 single-core benchmark. In the Geekbench 5 multi-core benchmark, the result is 4,981 points.
| Name: | Intel Core i7-3970X |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 3000X (4) |
| Architecture: | Sandy Bridge E |
| Technology: | 32 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 3 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 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). The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 6 / 12 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 6x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | Yes |
| Frequency: | 3.50 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 4.00 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (6 Cores): | 4.00 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe processor can use up to 64 GB memory in 4 (Quad Channel) memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The memory type as well as the amount of memory can greatly affect the speed of the system. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1600 | 51.2 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 64 GB |
| Memory channels: | 4 (Quad Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 40 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 20.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the processor is 150 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. The TDP usually gives a rough idea of the actual power consumption of the CPU. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 150 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
The Intel Core i7-3970X is made in 32 nm. The smaller the manufacturing process of a CPU, the more modern and energy-efficient it is. Overall, the processor has 15.00 MB cache. A large cache can greatly speed up the processor's speed in some cases such as games.
| Technology: | 32 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 2011 |
| L2-Cache: | -- |
| L3-Cache: | 15.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | Yes |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date: | Q4/2012 |
| Release price: | 820 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-3970X have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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8C 8T @ 1.90 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i7-3970X
6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-3960X
6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
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Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
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Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (SC)
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Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,764 entries
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Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,501 entries
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Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,473 entries
2,473 entries
PassMark CPU-Mark
2,423 entries
2,423 entries
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
741 entries
741 entries
Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,106 entries
1,106 entries
Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,103 entries
1,103 entries
Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries
942 entries
Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries
938 entries
Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries
825 entries
Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
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