--- product_id: 8684952 title: "Intel Core i7-970 Processor 3.20 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366" brand: "intel" price: "SAR 18" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8684952-intel-core-i7-970-processor-3-20-ghz-12-mb store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 3.20 GHz Speed 12 MB Cache 6 Cores Intel Core i7-970 Processor 3.20 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 **Brand:** intel **Price:** SAR 18 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Elevate Your Computing Game! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intel Core i7-970 Processor 3.20 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 by intel - **How much does it cost?** SAR 18 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8684952-intel-core-i7-970-processor-3-20-ghz-12-mb) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Efficient Energy Use:** Maximize your system's efficiency with a power consumption of just 130W, ensuring high performance without the high energy bill. - • **Turbocharged Performance:** Boost your processing speed on demand with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, reaching up to 3.20 GHz for those intensive tasks. - • **Advanced Memory Bandwidth:** Enjoy lightning-fast data access with a max memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, perfect for demanding applications. - • **Future-Ready Architecture:** Built on Intel 64 Architecture, this processor is designed to handle the latest software and virtualization technologies. - • **Unleash Multitasking Power:** Experience seamless performance with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, allowing 12 concurrent threads for ultimate productivity. ## Overview The Intel Core i7-970 Processor is a high-performance six-core CPU designed for demanding applications, featuring a 3.20 GHz frequency, 12 MB Smart Cache, and advanced technologies like Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading, making it ideal for multitasking and high-efficiency computing. ## Description Product Description Intel Core i7 Processor i7-970 3.20GHz 12MB LGA1366 CPU desertcart.com The Intel Core i7-970 combines the power of six 3.2 GHz computing cores into a single processor built with 32 nm process technology. Hyper-Threading technology uses 12 threads to produce more efficient performance. And with 12 MB of Smart Cache, the Core i7-970 processor ensures that you get high responsiveness from your system, even when many intensive programs are running simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-970 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.Intel Core i7-970 Processor Take your computing and gaming experience to the next level with the Intel Core i7-970 processor. Get every gaming advantage you can with the Core i7-970 Processor. View larger. 12 Threads for Smooth GamingThe Intel Core i7-970 processor is designed with six computing cores running at 3.2 GHz and thread-level parallelism. You'll experience smoother, more realistic gameplay as AI, physics, and rendering are distributed across the 6 cores and 12 threads. Hyper-Threading technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software.High Performance for Digital Media CreationWhether you're editing high-definition videos, touching up photos, or splicing music, the processor's 12 threads are optimized to keep up with the most advanced digital editing software. Video transcoding and compression and image rendering are done quickly. The i7-970 easily handles HD video, and accelerates DVD encoding and compression. The 12 MB of Smart Cache memory increases available RAM resources, providing faster performance while multitasking.Powerful Microarchitecture Eliminates SlowdownThe i7 family is Intel's flagship processor--for this line, Intel engineers invented a revolutionary new style of microarchitecture. They replaced the front side bus--a longtime staple of processor design--with a new technology called QuickPath Interconnect (QPI). With a QPI speed of 4.8 GT/s, the i7-970 processor achieves higher levels of bandwidth, and uses its six computing cores for faster and more streamlined processing, even when running multiple applications. Turbo Boost technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.CompatibilityThe i7-970 processor uses an FCLGA1366 socket. It is compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset.The Intel i7-970 Processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.What's in the BoxIntel Core six-core 3.2 GHz i7-970 processor Review: Why buy this so late in game? - The Intel Core i7 970... with Socket 1366 phasing out, lacking an unlocked multiplier, AMD's Bulldozer now here and Ivy Bridge around the corner, one wonders the logic behind buying this processor at this stage of the CPU game? There are several factors where this processor makes A LOT of sense for me. It may make a lot of sense for you too: - I have a high end Socket 1366 motherboard and didn't want to invest in a new socket. - I didn't want to downgrade to dual channel memory when I have a great set of triple channel DDR3 (I do understand that the real world performance difference between dual and triple channel is minimal) - I can still get a good amount of money for my old i7 920 cpu, which is still relevant, 2.5 years later. Reselling my old CPU drives down the overall cost of this upgrade. - AMD's new Bulldozer CPUs aren't all that; for single threaded programs, old i7 920s still perform better than it, according to several benchmarks ran by reputable review sites. - I run a lot of multithreaded applications, including video editing. Delicious hexacore + hyperthreading. - I do a bit of gaming, but cool, reliable and stable high speed processing is more appealing than maximum CPU overclocking. - Even with a locked multiplier, individuals are getting amazing overclocks on this, even with the stock cooler. - There aren't really many games, if any at all, where an i7 970 is a bottleneck that a faster GPU can't resolve. To that note, there aren't many where even an i7 920 is a huge bottleneck. - The returns on processing power vs price are rapidly diminishing after i7 970. i7 980x and i7 990x are significantly more expensive, while not providing returns that justify the 2x higher price, stock vs stock and even overclock vs overclock. - Money saved with i7 970 instead of 980x or 990x is better invested in GPU - Same power usage as i7 920, while being 2x as fast - This will hold me over for another 2 years and will not hold back my high end gaming experience I've had this CPU for a few months now and I am very impressed with it. Despite a lot of new processors out now and even newer processors on the horizon, I still feel this is a great buy for existing Socket 1366 owners. It is fast, reliable, and will serve me well for years. It also has one of the best stock coolers I have ever seen! The stock cooler, while slightly loud, cooled just as well as my giant Zalmann. It is the first stock cooler I felt I had no need to upgrade, aside from paste. The only people I couldn't recommend this processor to are those who DON'T already have a Socket 1366 system AND are just interested in gaming only. For those people, i7 2600k based systems are a better bet. Overall, a great product and a great buy. Review: Blazing Processor, OK Value - In short, the i7 970 is the 980x's little brother...and it tries hard to emulate the 980x's traits. Where it does well is performance per watt; if your workload involves heavy usage of multi-threaded application, this processor is a god send. Compared to my i7 920 @ 4GHz, this processor was at minimum 40% faster in rendering, encoding, and compression tasks. In games I did not notice an appreciable gain. I was able to overclock this CPU to 4GHz and my temps peak around 78-84 degrees C using a Prolimatech Megahalems. The one flaw in the 970's emulation of the 980 is with regards to pricing; the 980x is $100 more, and having the unlocked multiplier makes that a better value. All in all, this is a great product...six blazing fast cores! ## Features - This processor supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology This processor supports Intel 64 Architecture - This processor is a Six Core Processor This processor supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology - Intel Smart Cache: 12 MB Process: 32 nm Socket: Socket 1366 - Process Type: Intel Core i7 Processor i7-970 Frequency: 3.20 GHz DMI: 4.8 GT/s - Power Consumption: 130 W VID Voltage Range: 0.800V-1.375V Max Memory Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s - This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology - This processor supports AES New Instructions - This processor supports Idle States Technology ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003UATLOS | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (24) | | Date First Available | July 18, 2010 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1.2 pounds | | Item model number | BX80613I7970 | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Product Dimensions | 4.5 x 4 x 3.2 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel - **CPU Model:** Core i7 - **CPU Socket:** LGA 1366 - **CPU Speed:** 3.2 GHz ## Images ![Intel Core i7-970 Processor 3.20 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Qu82ZKoiL.jpg) ![Intel Core i7-970 Processor 3.20 GHz 12 MB Cache Socket LGA1366 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ahlfLmGaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why buy this so late in game? *by M***. on October 13, 2011* The Intel Core i7 970... with Socket 1366 phasing out, lacking an unlocked multiplier, AMD's Bulldozer now here and Ivy Bridge around the corner, one wonders the logic behind buying this processor at this stage of the CPU game? There are several factors where this processor makes A LOT of sense for me. It may make a lot of sense for you too: - I have a high end Socket 1366 motherboard and didn't want to invest in a new socket. - I didn't want to downgrade to dual channel memory when I have a great set of triple channel DDR3 (I do understand that the real world performance difference between dual and triple channel is minimal) - I can still get a good amount of money for my old i7 920 cpu, which is still relevant, 2.5 years later. Reselling my old CPU drives down the overall cost of this upgrade. - AMD's new Bulldozer CPUs aren't all that; for single threaded programs, old i7 920s still perform better than it, according to several benchmarks ran by reputable review sites. - I run a lot of multithreaded applications, including video editing. Delicious hexacore + hyperthreading. - I do a bit of gaming, but cool, reliable and stable high speed processing is more appealing than maximum CPU overclocking. - Even with a locked multiplier, individuals are getting amazing overclocks on this, even with the stock cooler. - There aren't really many games, if any at all, where an i7 970 is a bottleneck that a faster GPU can't resolve. To that note, there aren't many where even an i7 920 is a huge bottleneck. - The returns on processing power vs price are rapidly diminishing after i7 970. i7 980x and i7 990x are significantly more expensive, while not providing returns that justify the 2x higher price, stock vs stock and even overclock vs overclock. - Money saved with i7 970 instead of 980x or 990x is better invested in GPU - Same power usage as i7 920, while being 2x as fast - This will hold me over for another 2 years and will not hold back my high end gaming experience I've had this CPU for a few months now and I am very impressed with it. Despite a lot of new processors out now and even newer processors on the horizon, I still feel this is a great buy for existing Socket 1366 owners. It is fast, reliable, and will serve me well for years. It also has one of the best stock coolers I have ever seen! The stock cooler, while slightly loud, cooled just as well as my giant Zalmann. It is the first stock cooler I felt I had no need to upgrade, aside from paste. The only people I couldn't recommend this processor to are those who DON'T already have a Socket 1366 system AND are just interested in gaming only. For those people, i7 2600k based systems are a better bet. Overall, a great product and a great buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blazing Processor, OK Value *by C***R on August 16, 2010* In short, the i7 970 is the 980x's little brother...and it tries hard to emulate the 980x's traits. Where it does well is performance per watt; if your workload involves heavy usage of multi-threaded application, this processor is a god send. Compared to my i7 920 @ 4GHz, this processor was at minimum 40% faster in rendering, encoding, and compression tasks. In games I did not notice an appreciable gain. I was able to overclock this CPU to 4GHz and my temps peak around 78-84 degrees C using a Prolimatech Megahalems. The one flaw in the 970's emulation of the 980 is with regards to pricing; the 980x is $100 more, and having the unlocked multiplier makes that a better value. All in all, this is a great product...six blazing fast cores! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Boost to Overall Compute Performance to Date *by B***S on August 30, 2011* I've been building computers (as a hobby) for the last 15 years and must say I was amazed how much faster my i7 950 was over my AMD 1090T. However, I'm really amazed by the overall performance boost when I purchased the i7 970 6-core (12 if you include the logical cores) processor. Even in non-multi-threaded applications, there seems to be an overall boost to system performance and also stability. I do a lot of compressing and encryption. Watching a 2GB file become encrypted and compressed in WinZip in mere seconds is pretty impressive. It does come with a fairly good heatsink and I'm not rushing to buy another one. I'm not a hardcore overclocked and so far, this processor has all the speed I need. Using Arctic Silver 5 and the stock heatsink, the temperature never goes above ~45-47C when using something that maxes the CPU out for an extended period (i.e. Handbrake. With SpeedStep turned on in "balanced" mode it idles in the upper 20'sC (~27-29C) Unlike what other people and benchmarks say, even gaming (i.e. Crysis) seems to have a noticeable improvement in both game stability and startup time. Using Arctic Silver 5 and the stock heatsink, the temperature never goes above ~45-47C when using something that maxes the CPU out for an extended period (i.e. Handbrake). Now, on the other hand, is it worth $500? Well, it all depends on how much you use your computer. Plus, I sold my i7 950 on a major auction site for ~$230 and my Corsair A70 for ~$30. So for me, the extra $300 is worth it. The performance is that impressive; however, it is still in the "luxury" category for me. If you're an engineer or graphic artist and need the performance for your work, I would say it's well worth it (if you have a multi-threaded app.). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8684952-intel-core-i7-970-processor-3-20-ghz-12-mb](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/8684952-intel-core-i7-970-processor-3-20-ghz-12-mb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*