Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4712MQ 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 i7-4712MQ is 164 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4712MQ - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4712MQ
- Performs up to 1% better in Stray than Core i7-3970X - 180 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 37 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-4712MQ
Mobile • Apr 14th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-4712MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 14th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket G3 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 37 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
