Intel Core i7-3970X vs Intel Core i7-6700K
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 2011 | Intel Socket 1151 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Transistors | 2,270 million | unknown |
| Die size | 435 mm² | unknown |
| Package | FC-LGA10 | — |
| tCaseMax | 70°C | 72°C |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 4 GHz | up to 4.2 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 35.0x | 40.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| Voltage | 1.35 V | — |
| TDP | 150 W | 95 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | unknown | Active |
| Release date | Nov 1st, 2012 | Aug 1st, 2015 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge-E | Skylake |
| Generation | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR0WR | SR2L0 |
| Memory support | DDR3 Quad-channel | DDR4-2133 MHz Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
Cores
| Total Cores | 6 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 12 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | — | HD Graphics 530 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 15MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Notes
| Notes | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. | — |
|---|
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| AVX2 | — | Yes |
| BMI1 | — | Yes |
| BMI2 | — | Yes |
| Boost 2.0 | — | Yes |
| CLMUL | — | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| F16C | — | Yes |
| FMA3 | — | Yes |
| HTT | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TSX | — | Yes |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
