i5-3350P vs i7-3970X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3970X
2012
6 cores / 12 threads, 150 Watt
5.38
+98.5%
Core i5-3350P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 69 Watt
2.71

Core i7-3970X outperforms Core i5-3350P by an impressive 99% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11641696
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.550.25
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency3.383.70
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 November 2012 (12 years ago)3 September 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$593$292

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-3970X has 120% better value for money than i5-3350P.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P 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 speed3.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size435 mm2133 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)70 °C65 °C
Number of transistors2,270 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt69 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P 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 i5-3350P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size64.45 GB32.23 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3970X and Core i5-3350P.

PCIe version2.03.0
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 5.38
+98.5%
i5-3350P 2.71

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
+98.4%
i5-3350P 4293

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3970X 729
+24.2%
i5-3350P 587

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3970X 3688
+111%
i5-3350P 1750

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-3970X 12900
+136%
i5-3350P 5460

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.38 2.71
Recency 1 November 2012 3 September 2012
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 69 Watt

i7-3970X has a 98.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 month, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

i5-3350P, on the other hand, has a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 117.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3970X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3350P in performance tests.


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