Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13500 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 i5-13500 is 3716 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13500
- Performs up to 13% better in Mass Effect: Andromeda than Core i7-3970X - 235 vs 208 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 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
Mass Effect: Andromeda
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
26.96629213483146%
Multi-Core
3305
26.769803985096384%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-13500 |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 14 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |