Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700T 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 i7-8700T is 1978 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700T
- Performs up to 35% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-3970X - 353 vs 261 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
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Apr 2nd, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
49.016641452344935%
Multi-Core
3305
70.4540609678107%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-8700T |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
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 | 2.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |