Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 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 i7-7700 is 2360 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 29% better in Dead Island 2 than Core i7-970 - 153 vs 119 FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 65 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dead Island 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
153
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.75/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$267.88
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 • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
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Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |