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Intel Core i7-3970X Processor Extreme Edition

Intel Core i7-3970X Processor Extreme Edition — Specifications and benchmarks. .

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Power

ParameterValue and conditions
Intel TDP
150 W
Source and conditions

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Compute

ParameterValue and conditions
Base clock
3,500 MHz
Source and conditions

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  "raw_label": "Processor Base Frequency",
  "raw_value": "3.50 GHz",
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Max boost clock
4,000 MHz
Source and conditions

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  "raw_label": "Max Turbo Frequency",
  "raw_value": "4.00 GHz",
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  },
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}
4,000 MHz
Source and conditions

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  "raw_label": "Max Turbo Frequency",
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    "source_row": 12
  },
  "document_id": "detail-c26760ad51be7c0d-d6aea2819001f744"
}
CPU cores
6
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Total Cores",
  "raw_value": "6",
  "qualifiers": {
    "source_field": "Total Cores",
    "source_row": 33
  },
  "document_id": "intel-family-123588-9a95110dc20f637e"
}
6
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Total Cores",
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Published process node
32 nm
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Lithography",
  "raw_value": "32 nm",
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threads
12
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Total Threads",
  "raw_value": "12",
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Memory

ParameterValue and conditions
ECC Supported
Not supported
Source and conditions

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  "raw_label": "ECC Memory Supported",
  "raw_value": "No",
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    "source_row": 12
  },
  "document_id": "detail-c26760ad51be7c0d-d6aea2819001f744"
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Intel Smart Cache
15 MB
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Cache",
  "raw_value": "15 MB Intel Smart Cache",
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  },
  "document_id": "intel-family-123588-9a95110dc20f637e"
}
15 MB
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Cache",
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Max supported memory
64.45 GB
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
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  "raw_value": "64.45 GB",
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  },
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Maximum memory bandwidth
51.2 GB/s
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Max Memory Bandwidth",
  "raw_value": "51.2 GB/s",
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Memory channels
4
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Max # of Memory Channels",
  "raw_value": "4",
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    "source_row": 12
  },
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}
Memory type
DDR3 1066/1333/1600
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Memory Types",
  "raw_value": "DDR3 1066/1333/1600",
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    "source_row": 12
  },
  "document_id": "detail-c26760ad51be7c0d-d6aea2819001f744"
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Connectivity and features

ParameterValue and conditions
Hyper-Threading Supported
Supported
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Intel Hyper-Threading Technology",
  "raw_value": "Yes",
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  },
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Max CPU PCIe lanes
40
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Max # of PCI Express Lanes",
  "raw_value": "40",
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    "source_field": "Max # of PCI Express Lanes",
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Socket
FCLGA2011
Source and conditions

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  "state": "known",
  "raw_label": "Sockets Supported",
  "raw_value": "FCLGA2011",
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  },
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Public benchmarks

Compare results with matching versions, scenes, settings and statistics. A run count of 0 identifies an aggregate or reported value, not a newly measured run.

Blender (4)

Blender scene rendering

Too few submissions · No representative score

Run count: 1

Too few submissions · Individual results onlyn = 1

4.4.0 · classroom · CPU · Windows · 1P · 6 cores · 12 threads

Counts represent submissions; the number of independent systems is unknown. Stock or overclocked status, RAM and power settings are also unknown.

Measurement scope and interpretation

Sample thresholds are an initial display policy, not a guarantee of statistical confidence. P95 is not a theoretical limit. OS submission shares do not represent user market share.

Observed minimum / maximum
17.91 / 17.91
Measurement dates
2025-06-15 – 2025-06-15
Duplicate submissions removed
0
Quantile calculation
linear interpolation · (n−1) × p

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        "score": 17.91195824722533,
        "source_record_id": "e47e1736-cd6d-4551-b4ae-cce7c130ca19"
      }
    ],
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    "sample_count": 1,
    "sample_status": "individual",
    "settings_status": "unknown"
  },
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      "dist_name": "",
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      "driver": null,
      "num_cpu_cores": 6,
      "num_cpu_sockets": 1,
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      "ram_bytes": null,
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      "system": "Windows"
    },
    "scene": "classroom",
    "scene_checksum": "936f0a528f03eba291c67ea87743a0ebde58938fb87471b262721b89b46b875d",
    "version": "4.4.0"
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  "measured_to": "2025-06-15T19:17:13.288973+00:00",
  "median": null,
  "parameter_id": "benchmark.blender.samples_per_minute",
  "population": "public submitted runs; not independent systems",
  "product_id": "intel-core-3970x",
  "run_count": 1,
  "sample_status": "individual"
}

Blender scene rendering

Too few submissions · No representative score

Run count: 1

Too few submissions · Individual results onlyn = 1

4.4.0 · junkshop · CPU · Windows · 1P · 6 cores · 12 threads

Counts represent submissions; the number of independent systems is unknown. Stock or overclocked status, RAM and power settings are also unknown.

Measurement scope and interpretation

Sample thresholds are an initial display policy, not a guarantee of statistical confidence. P95 is not a theoretical limit. OS submission shares do not represent user market share.

Observed minimum / maximum
28.23 / 28.23
Measurement dates
2025-06-15 – 2025-06-15
Duplicate submissions removed
0
Quantile calculation
linear interpolation · (n−1) × p

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    "independent_system_count": null,
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        "measured_at": "2025-06-15T19:16:28.912527+00:00",
        "score": 28.23166249036422,
        "source_record_id": "e47e1736-cd6d-4551-b4ae-cce7c130ca19"
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    ],
    "median": null,
    "observed_max": 28.23166249036422,
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    "sample_count": 1,
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    "settings_status": "unknown"
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  "comparison_readiness": "observational-only",
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      "dist_name": "",
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      "driver": null,
      "num_cpu_cores": 6,
      "num_cpu_sockets": 1,
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    },
    "scene": "junkshop",
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  "measured_to": "2025-06-15T19:16:28.912527+00:00",
  "median": null,
  "parameter_id": "benchmark.blender.samples_per_minute",
  "population": "public submitted runs; not independent systems",
  "product_id": "intel-core-3970x",
  "run_count": 1,
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Blender scene rendering

Too few submissions · No representative score

Run count: 1

Too few submissions · Individual results onlyn = 1

4.4.0 · monster · CPU · Windows · 1P · 6 cores · 12 threads

Counts represent submissions; the number of independent systems is unknown. Stock or overclocked status, RAM and power settings are also unknown.

Measurement scope and interpretation

Sample thresholds are an initial display policy, not a guarantee of statistical confidence. P95 is not a theoretical limit. OS submission shares do not represent user market share.

Observed minimum / maximum
37.15 / 37.15
Measurement dates
2025-06-15 – 2025-06-15
Duplicate submissions removed
0
Quantile calculation
linear interpolation · (n−1) × p

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    "independent_system_count": null,
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        "score": 37.149234241856966,
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      "driver": null,
      "num_cpu_cores": 6,
      "num_cpu_sockets": 1,
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      "system": "Windows"
    },
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    "version": "4.4.0"
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  "measured_to": "2025-06-15T19:15:31.440651+00:00",
  "median": null,
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Blender complete benchmark

Too few submissions · No representative score

Run count: 1

Too few submissions · Individual results onlyn = 1

4.4.0 · monster + junkshop + classroom · CPU · Windows · 1P · 6 cores · 12 threads

Counts represent submissions; the number of independent systems is unknown. Stock or overclocked status, RAM and power settings are also unknown.

Measurement scope and interpretation

Sample thresholds are an initial display policy, not a guarantee of statistical confidence. P95 is not a theoretical limit. OS submission shares do not represent user market share.

Observed minimum / maximum
83.29 / 83.29
Measurement dates
2025-06-15 – 2025-06-15
Duplicate submissions removed
0
Quantile calculation
linear interpolation · (n−1) × p

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  "median": null,
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  "population": "public submitted runs; not independent systems",
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Sources

Source terms and retrieval dates are listed below. Published values and conditions may change.