Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4850HQ is 179 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4850HQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4850HQ
- Performs up to 2% better in Baldur's Gate 3 than Core i7-3970X - 113 vs 111 FPS
- Consumes up to 69% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 47 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Baldur's Gate 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-4850HQ |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Crystal Well |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel BGA 1364 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 47 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 5200 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |