Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K is 546 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-4790K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790K
- Performs up to 50% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-3970X - 160 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 41% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 88 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
FPS
160
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.28/FPS
100%
Price, €
€205
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • May 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-4790K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 88 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |