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In short — Core i7-5820K 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 i7-5820K is 669 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 43% cheaper than Core i7-5820K - $178.42 vs $314.37
Advantages of Intel Core i7-5820K
- Performs up to 25% better in F1 23 than Core i7-3970X - 202 vs 162 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 140 vs 150 Watts
F1 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X
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Intel CM8064801548435 CORE I7-5820K Processor (15M Cache, UP to 3.60 GHZ)
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-5820K
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2014
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
55.86206896551724%
Multi-Core
3305
60.720191071100494%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-5820K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Haswell E |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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