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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 4002 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 31% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-3970X - 298 vs 228 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 28 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
298
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.09/FPS
100%
Price, £
£324
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.6 GHz
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Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 6 |
28 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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