Key Differences
In short — Core i7-11700F 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 i7-11700F is 3057 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700F
- Performs up to 89% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-3970X - 151 vs 80 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-11700F
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
30.842455973346027%
Multi-Core
3305
37.599544937428895%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-11700F |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
