Key Differences
In short — Core i3-14100 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 i3-14100 is 4085 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 3% better in Control than Core i7-3970X - 206 vs 200 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
26.384364820846905%
Multi-Core
3305
39.20521945432978%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
150 W | TDP | Not Available |
32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |