Categories: CPU/Processors, Hardware, Intel, Reviews & Articles
Tags: 3960x, 3970x, Core i7, i7-3960x, i7-3970x, intel

With the Intel Core i7-3970X taking the crown for the fastest six-core processor for the desktop market, how can this 150W TDP monster compare to its younger brother, the i7-3960X? Can the $10 difference in price justify its performance and stability? In this review the Core i7-3960X and the Core i7-3970X go head-to-head in some real-world application benchmarks.

Introduction

While ultrabooks, tablets, All-in-One systems and new small hand-held devices are becoming the main focus for microprocessor manufacturers like Intel, we have not seen too much activity in the enthusiast high-end market for desktop users.… Read More
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