Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-13100 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 i3-13100 is 3716 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-13100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-13100
- Performs up to 27% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3970X - 237 vs 187 FPS
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $98.69 vs $182.71
- Up to 57% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-3970X - $0.46 vs $1.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 60 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
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FPS
237
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/FPS
100%
Price, €
€109.55
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-13100 |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2023 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |