Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-11500 vs Intel Core i7-3970X
Intel
Intel Core i5-11500
Intel Socket 1200
2700 MHz
6 cores
Mar 2021
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-3970X
Intel Socket 2011
3500 MHz
6 cores
Nov 2012
DESKTOP
Summary
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-11500
- 85 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the Intel Core i7-3970X.
- Higher theoretical gaming performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3970X
- Higher theoretical multi-threaded performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-11500
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| AVX512F | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| SHA | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| TSX | | |
| TXT | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| ABM | | |
| ADX | | |
| RdRand | | |
| TBT 2.0 | | |
| TBT 3.0 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel Rocket Lake | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 MHz
Dual-channel | DDR3 |
| Codename | Rocket Lake | Sandy Bridge-E |
| Release Date | Mar 2021 | Nov 2012 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Cores | 6 | 6 |
| Threads | 12 | 12 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64K (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 12MB (shared) | 15360 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1200 | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | 70°C |
| Package | FC-LGA1200 | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 435mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-11500 | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2700 MHz | 3500 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4600 MHz | 4000 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | N/A | 1.35 V |
| TDP | 65 W | 150 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-115005520 points
- Intel Core i7-3970X4000 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-1150023328 points
- Intel Core i7-3970X25200 points
Points - higher is better