Key Differences
In short — Core i3-4130T outperforms Core i7-970 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-4130T is 1140 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130T
- Performs up to 900% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-970 - 10 vs 1 FPS
- Consumes up to 73% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 35 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i3-4130T |
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Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 35 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
No | Overclockable | No |