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Intel Core i7-3970X @ 3.50GHz vs Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz

The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.


×Intel Core i7-3970X @ 3.50GHz×Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz+ ADD
Price$599.99
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Socket TypeLGA2011LGA2011
CPU ClassDesktopDesktop
Clockspeed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 4.0 GHzUp to 3.9 GHz
# of Physical Cores6 (Threads: 12)6 (Threads: 12)
Max TDP150W130W
Yearly Running Cost$27.38$23.73
First Seen on ChartQ1 2012Q4 2011
# of Samples327595
Cross-Platform Rating1862919497
Single Thread Rating18161798
CPU Mark84628605

CPU Mark Rating
As of 30th of November 2020 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-3970X @ 3.50GHz
 8,462
Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz
 8,605
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 30th of November 2020 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-3970X @ 3.50GHz
 14.10
Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz
 13.66
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 30th of November 2020 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-3970X @ 3.50GHz
 1,816
Intel Core i7-3960X @ 3.30GHz
 1,798
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
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Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.