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In short — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 2360 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 30% better in Rust than Core i7-970 - 203 vs 156 FPS
- Consumes up to 30% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 91 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Rust
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
203
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.77/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$359.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor (BX80677I77700K)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-970
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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