Key Differences
In short — Core i5-5350U outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-5350U is 850 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-5350U - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-5350U
- Performs up to 3% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-3970X - 116 vs 113 FPS
- Consumes up to 90% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 15 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i5-5350U
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-5350U |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 15 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 18.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 6000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
