Key Differences
In short — Core i3-6100 outperforms Core i7-970 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-6100 is 1870 days newer than Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-6100 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-6100
- Performs up to 3% better in Dishonored 2 than Core i7-970 - 263 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-970 - 51 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Dishonored 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
263
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€168.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i3-6100 |
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Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Gulftown | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
130 W | TDP | 51 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
No | Overclockable | No |