A10-6800K vs i7-3970X Extreme Edition

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 150 Watt
5.81
+189%
A10-6800K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
2.01

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition outperforms A10-6800K by a whopping 189% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11291933
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7EEAMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency3.661.90
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date12 November 2012 (12 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$142

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speedno data4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier35no data
L1 cacheno data192 KB
L2 cache1,536 KB4096 KB
L3 cache15 MB0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataFM2
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR3-2133
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channelsno data2

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8670D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition and A10-6800K.

PCIe version2.002.0
PCI Express lanes40no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3970X Extreme Edition 5.81
+189%
A10-6800K 2.01

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-3970X Extreme Edition 12900
+210%
A10-6800K 4160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.81 2.01
Recency 12 November 2012 1 June 2013
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 100 Watt

i7-3970X Extreme Edition has a 189.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

A10-6800K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 months, and 50% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-6800K in performance tests.


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