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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-7100 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 i3-7100 is 2360 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7100
- Performs up to 18% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-970 - 126 vs 107 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
126
100%
Value, £/FPS
£0.47/FPS
100%
Price, £
£58.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core I3-7100 3.90 GHz CPU - Black
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-970
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Core i3-7100
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i3-7100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 130 W | TDP | 51 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 39.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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