Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X is 1698 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - $182.71 vs $325.38
- Up to 42% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-7820X - $1.19 vs $2.05 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X
- Performs up to 4% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-3970X - 176 vs 170 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 140 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 16 vs 12 threads
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
170
96%
Value, €/FPS
€1.19/FPS
100%
Price, €
€202.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €202.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 37 minutes ago
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
176
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.05/FPS
58%
Price, €
€361.17
56%
FPS Winner
Buy for €361.17 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 40 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-7820X |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Skylake-E/EP |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |