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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 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 i5-12400 is 3351 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 76% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-3970X - 130 vs 74 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
CPU Intel Core i5-12400 6 Core 2.5GHz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i5-12400
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
29.738412115649382%
Multi-Core
3305
37.35729625861874%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-12400 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.4 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-3970X or Core i5-12400
Assassin's Creed Mirage, 1920 x 1080, Ultra High
42 FPS
€20.83/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400
16 GB, N/A Storage
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42 FPS
€20.12/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060
Core i5-12400
16 GB, N/A Storage
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€19.02/FPS
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Core i5-12400
16 GB, N/A Storage
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