Key Differences
In short — Core i3-12100 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 i3-12100 is 3351 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 40% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-3970X - 654 vs 467 FPS
- Consumes up to 60% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 60 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
30.153559795253603%
Multi-Core
3305
48.05874654645921%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 60 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |