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In short — Core i7-7700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7700K is 1524 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 i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 21% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-3970X - 211 vs 174 FPS
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $105.54 vs $178.42
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 91 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X
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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W
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Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-7700K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
41.247612985359645%
Multi-Core
3305
64.74045053868757%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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