Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 1799 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K
- Performs up to 37% better in War Thunder than Core i7-3970X - 190 vs 139 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 95 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
War Thunder
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
190
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.69/FPS
100%
Price, €
€321.4
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Movie
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |