Key Differences
In short — Core i7-11700 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 i7-11700 is 3057 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700
- Performs up to 100% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-3970X - 214 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
214
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.16/FPS
100%
Price, £
£248.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for £248.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1914 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-11700 |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |