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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3970X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 4002 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 21% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-3970X - 230 vs 190 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 28 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $129.32 vs $230.32
- Up to 32% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-14700K - $0.76 vs $1.11 per FPS
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
230
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.11/FPS
68%
Price, €
€255.66
56%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
190
83%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Price, €
€143.54
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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