
Ryzen 5 4680U vs Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

Ryzen 5 4680U
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12959
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12900
Performance Difference
Ryzen 5 4680U is 0.5% faster than Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
Benchmarks & Performance Comparison
In this CPU comparison, Ryzen 5 4680U performs 0.5% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between Ryzen 5 4680U and Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition.
Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.
Technical Specifications
Detailed hardware specifications for Ryzen 5 4680U and Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition

Ryzen 5 4680U
The Ryzen 5 4680U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 April 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-U (Zen 2) (2020−2021) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 12,959 points.
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Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition
The Core i7-3970X Extreme Edition is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Max frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB. L2 cache: 1,536 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 12,900 points.
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