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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K 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 i5-12600K is 3290 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 14% better in Rocket League than Core i7-3970X - 775 vs 681 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 - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Rocket League
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
Intel Core i5-12600K processor 20 MB Smart Cache Box
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i5-12600K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Single-Core
648
26.448979591836736%
Multi-Core
3305
28.027476255088196%
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 10 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 150 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-3970X or Core i5-12600K
Rocket League, 1920 x 1080, High Quality
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Core i5-12600K
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