Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 3290 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Control than Core i7-3970X - 207 vs 200 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $182.71 vs $202.5
- Up to 7% better value when playing Control than Core i9-12900K - $1.01 vs $1.09 per FPS
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
207
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
92%
Price, €
€224.77
90%
FPS Winner
Buy for €224.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 23 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
200
96%
Value, €/FPS
€1.01/FPS
100%
Price, €
€202.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €202.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 23 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |