Intel Core i7-3970X Drivers & Specs 2024

Core i7-3970X is a desktop processor from Intel released on 1 November 2012, and it is in cpu.details.production-unknown now. It belongs to Core i7 family and has a Sandy Bridge-E architecture. This processor is built on Intel Socket 2011, and uses Gen 3 PCI express connection. 32 nm process is used in production.

Processor has 6 cores and 12 threads, with the base frequency of 3.5 GHz. It has DDR3 Quad-channel memory support. As for the cache, it supports L1 64K (per core), L2 256K (per core) and L3 15MB (shared).

Specifications

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Release date: 1 November 2012
Production status: unknown
Generation: Core i7
Codename: Sandy Bridge-E
Socket: Intel Socket 2011
Total Cores: 6

Total Threads: 12
Frequency: 3.5 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 4 GHz
Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)
Cache L3: 15MB (shared)
TDP: 150 W

Physical Specifications

Socket: Intel Socket 2011
Foundry: Intel
Process size: 32 nm
Transistors: 2,270 million

Die size: 435 mm²
Package: FC-LGA10
tCaseMax: 70°C

Performance

Frequency: 3.5 GHz
Turbo clock: up to 4 GHz
Base clock: 100 MHz
Multiplier: 35.0x

Multiplier unlocked: Yes
Voltage: 1.35 V
TDP: 150 W

Architecture Details

Vertical Segment: Desktop
Production status: unknown
Release date: 1 November 2012
Codename: Sandy Bridge-E
Generation: Core i7

Part: SR0WR
Memory support: DDR3 Quad-channel
ECC memory: No
PCI Express: Gen 3

Cores

Total Cores: 6
Total Threads: 12

SMP # CPUs: 1
Integrated graphics: N/A

Cache

Cache L1: 64K (per core)
Cache L2: 256K (per core)

Cache L3: 15MB (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

MMX
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
SSSE3
SSE4.2
AVX

EIST
Intel 64
XD bit
VT-x
VT-d
AES-NI
HTT

Drivers

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Benchmark & Performance

PassMark

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