i7-970 vs i7-7740X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7740X
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 112 Watt
6.06
+47.1%
Core i7-970
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.12

Core i7-7740X outperforms Core i7-970 by a considerable 47% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking11011400
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.310.32
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)no data
Power efficiency5.123.00
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-X (2017)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)19 July 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$339$662

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-7740X has 622% better value for money than i7-970.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed4.3 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.46 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4.8 GT/s
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data239 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C68 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data1,170 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970 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
SocketFCLGA2066FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)112 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB24 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardHD 630no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7740X and Core i7-970.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-7740X 6.06
+47.1%
i7-970 4.12

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.

i7-7740X 9621
+47%
i7-970 6546

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.

i7-7740X 1655
+233%
i7-970 497

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.

i7-7740X 5341
+134%
i7-970 2287

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.06 4.12
Recency 30 May 2017 19 July 2010
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 112 Watt 130 Watt

i7-7740X has a 47.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 16.1% lower power consumption.

i7-970, on the other hand, has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

The Core i7-7740X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-970 in performance tests.


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