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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K is 3290 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 57% better in Cyberpunk 2077 than Core i7-3970X - 99 vs 63 FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Cyberpunk 2077
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2.7/FPS
100%
Price, €
€266.99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Box
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
RT Overdrive
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
PC Builds Using Core i7-12700K or Core i7-3970X
Cyberpunk 2077, 1920 x 1080, RT Overdrive
39 FPS
€41.26/FPS
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Core i7-12700K
12 GB, 1 TB SSD
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GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700K
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GeForce RTX 3060
Core i7-12700K
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GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i7-12700K
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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i7-12700K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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Core i7-12700K
8 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700K
16 GB, 1.953125 TB SSD + 1000 GB HDD
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700K
64 GB, 1.953125 TB SSD + 1.953125 TB HDD
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17 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i7-12700K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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46 FPS
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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i7-12700K
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB
Core i7-12700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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29 FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Core i7-12700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 2 TB HDD
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46 FPS
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Core i7-12700K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD + 4 TB HDD
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Out of Stock
17 FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Core i7-12700K
32 GB, 480 GB SSD + 1.953125 TB HDD
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GeForce RTX 3080
Core i7-12700K
32 GB, 480 GB SSD + 1.953125 TB HDD
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Core i7-12700K
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