Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-13700K is 3617 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 30% cheaper than Core i7-13700K - $178.42 vs $255.91
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700K
- Performs up to 154% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-3970X - 272 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
22.816901408450704%
Multi-Core
3305
18.766679915961614%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-13700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 27th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.4 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |