Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K is 1307 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Performs up to 7% better in No Man's Sky than Core i7-3970X - 171 vs 160 FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 140 vs 150 Watts
No Man's Sky
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 i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
52.94117647058824%
Multi-Core
3305
58.3819113230878%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
