Ultra 9 288V vs i7-3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3970X
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 150 Watt
5.36
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.52
+134%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Core i7-3970X by a whopping 134% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1176623
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.62no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency3.3839.47
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date1 November 2012 (12 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$593no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size435 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °Cno data
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size64.45 GB32 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data2.05 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes404
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

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 5.36
Ultra 9 288V 12.52
+134%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3970X 8516
Ultra 9 288V 19895
+134%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.36 12.52
Recency 1 November 2012 24 September 2024
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 30 Watt

i7-3970X has 50% more threads.

Ultra 9 288V, on the other hand, has a 133.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 11 years, 33.3% more physical cores, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3970X in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-3970X is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3970X and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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