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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3290 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 13% better in Halo Infinite than Core i7-3970X - 173 vs 153 FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Halo Infinite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
173
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.71/FPS
100%
Price, €
€469
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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