The Core i5-14400 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $1.97 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 1% cheaper – $175.00 vs $176.97
Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
$176.97
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.85/FPS
100%
Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14400 vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14400
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
85%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
33%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
$221.00 | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
