The Core i5-8500T is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i5-8500T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 77% less energy – 35 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8500T vs Core i7-3970X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
197
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
185
94%
Min 1% FPS
128
94%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i5-8500T vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Very High
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+3
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Very High
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Epic
1920x1080
+4
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8500T vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8500T vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8500T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
60%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
60%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8500T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
35 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 6 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 9 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
