The processor Intel Core i7-3970X is developed on the 32 nm technology node and architecture Sandy Bridge E. Its base clock speed is 3.50 GHz, and maximum clock speed in turbo boost - 4.00 GHz. Intel Core i7-3970X contains 6 processing cores. To make a right choice for computer upgrading, please get familiar with the detailed technical specifications and benchmark results. Check socket compatibility before choosing.
 CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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| Frequency | 3.50 GHz | Cores | 6 | |
| Turbo (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz | CPU Threads | 12 | |
| Turbo (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz | |||
| Hyperthreading ? | Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes | |
| Core architecture | normal | |||
 Internal Graphics |
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| GPU name | no iGPU |
| GPU frequency | |
| GPU (Turbo) | No turbo |
| Generation | |
| DirectX Version | |
| Execution units | |
| Shader | |
| Max. Memory | -- |
| Max. displays | |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Release date | |
 Hardware codec support
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| H264 | No |
| H265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| H265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| VP8 | No |
| VP9 | No |
| AV1 | No |
| AV1 | No |
| AVC | No |
| JPEG | No |
 Memory & PCIe
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| Memory type | DDR3-1600 | |||
| Max. Memory | ||||
| Memory channels | 4 | ECC | No | |
| PCIe version | PCIe lanes | |||
 Thermal Management
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| TDP (PL1) | 150 W | TDP (PL2) | ||
| TDP up | -- | TDP down | -- | |
| Tjunction max | -- | |||
 Technical details
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| Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge E |
| L2-Cache | -- |
| L3-Cache | 15.00 MB |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping) |
| Release date | Q4/2012 |
| Socket | LGA 2011 |
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.
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.
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-Benchmark. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-Benchmark’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Geekbench 3 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.
Geekbench 3 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.
Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Cinebench 11.5 is based on the Cinema 4D Suite, a software that is popular to generate forms and other stuff in 3D. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
