Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4590T 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 i5-4590T is 556 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4590T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4590T
- Performs up to 11% better in Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales than Core i7-3970X - 104 vs 94 FPS
- Consumes up to 77% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 35 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i5-4590T
Desktop • May 11th, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-4590T |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | May 11th, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 35 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
