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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K 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 i7-14700K is 4002 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 25% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i7-3970X - 99 vs 79 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 28 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Hogwarts Legacy
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
22.048315753657707%
Multi-Core
3305
17.10928197960346%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 17th, 2023 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 20 |
| 12 | Threads | 28 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.6 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3970X or Core i7-14700K
Hogwarts Legacy, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
89 FPS
CA$28.91/FPS
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