Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700T 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 i7-6700T is 1034 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700T - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700T
- Performs up to 16% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3970X - 136 vs 117 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
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
136
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.98/FPS
100%
Price, €
€133.41
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-6700T |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |