Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3770K outperforms Core i7-970 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-3770K is 650 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3770K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770K
- Performs up to 1% better in Deathloop than Core i7-970 - 170 vs 168 FPS
- Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 77 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Deathloop
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
170
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.26/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$214
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i7-3770K |
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Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 77 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |