Intel Core i7-3970X vs Intel Core i7-3960X Full Specs
6 Cores | 6 Cores |
12 Threads | 12 Threads |
Base Clock 3.5GHz | Base Clock 3.3GHz |
Boost Clock 4GHz | Boost Clock 3.9GHz |
Overclocking Locked | Overclocking Locked |
L1i 32KB | L1i 32KB |
L1d 32KB | L1d 32KB |
L2 256KB | L2 256KB |
L3 15MB | L3 15MB |
Type DDR3 | Type DDR3 |
Max Memory 64GB | Max Memory 64GB |
ECC No | ECC No |
Channels 4 | Channels 4 |
Bus Width 256-bit | Bus Width 256-bit |
Speed 1600MT/s | Speed 1600MT/s |
Bandwidth 51.2GB/s | Bandwidth 51.2GB/s |
Bandwidth Calculator Channels Transfer Rate ·· | Bandwidth Calculator Channels Transfer Rate ·· |
TDP 150W | TDP 130W |
T-Case 66.8°C Max | T-Case 66.8°C Max |
Included Cooler 0 | Included Cooler 0 |
Bus Type DMI | Bus Type DMI |
Bus Config 4 lanes | Bus Config 4 lanes |
Bus Speed 5GT/s | Bus Speed 5GT/s |
Bus Bandwidth 2.5GB/s | Bus Bandwidth 2.5GB/s |
PCIe PCIe 2.0 x4020GB/sBandwidth | PCIe PCIe 2.0 x4020GB/sBandwidth |
Manufacturer | Manufacturer |
ISA x86-64 | ISA x86-64 |
Architecture | Architecture |
Family | Family |
Branding  | Branding |
Codename Sandy Bridge-E Sandy Bridge-EP-8Die Sandy Bridge-EP-8CVariant | Codename Sandy Bridge-E Sandy Bridge-EP-8Die Sandy Bridge-EP-8CVariant |
Market Segment Workstation | Market Segment Workstation |
Release Date Nov 1, 2012 | Release Date Nov 1, 2011 |
Foundry Intel | Foundry Intel |
Fabrication Node 32nm | Fabrication Node 32nm |
Die Size 435mm² | Die Size 435mm² |
Transistor Count 2.3 Billion | Transistor Count 2.3 Billion |
Transistor Density 5 MTr/mm² | Transistor Density 5 MTr/mm² |
