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Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-3970X

Core i5-10400 vs Core i7-3970X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11831 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 176.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11830 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10400

2.9 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11831 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-3970X

3.5 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 176.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11830 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10400 is 2737 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10400

  • Performs up to 17% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3970X - 130 vs 111 FPS
  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $91.04 vs $158.99
  • Up to 51% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-3970X - $0.78 vs $1.59 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

130

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.78/FPS

100%

Price, €

€101.05

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110400

Buy for 101.05 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11831 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


FPS

111

85%

Value, €/FPS

€1.59/FPS

49%

Price, €

€176.48

57%

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X

Buy for 176.48 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 11830 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo
Core i5-10400

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1430

100%

Multi-Core

5489

100%

Intel Core i7-3970X Logo
Core i7-3970X

Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012


Single-Core

648

45%

Multi-Core

3305

60%

Intel Core i5-10400 Logo

Intel Core i5-10400

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Intel Core i7-3970X Logo

Intel Core i7-3970X

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateNov 1st, 2012
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameSandy Bridge E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
2.9 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.0 GHz
65 W
TDP150 W
14 nm
Process Size32 nm
29.0xMultiplier
35.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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