Intel Pentium T2370 vs Intel Core i7-3970X

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Intel Pentium T2370 or Intel Pentium T2370 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Pentium T2370 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium T2370, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3970X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3970X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Pentium T2370 Name Intel Core i7-3970X
Intel Pentium Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
1 Generation 3
Intel Pentium T2000/T3000 Group Intel Core i 3000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Pentium T2370 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium T2370 is 1.73 GHz
The Intel Core i7-3970X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3970X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2 Threads 12
None None 4.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Core Cores 6x
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.73 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Pentium T2370 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-3970X does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 4
8.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W watts.
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35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Pentium T2370 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3970X is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
Q1/2008 Release date Q4/2012
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1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Merom (Core) Architecture Sandy Bridge E
65 nm Technology 32 nm
PGA 478 Socket LGA 2011
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 820 $
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 15.0 MB