Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900K 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 i9-9900K is 2178 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900K
- Performs up to 11% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-3970X - 213 vs 192 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 95 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
FPS
213
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.09/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$659
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
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Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 150 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |