The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $54.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 39% less energy – 91 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 24% cheaper – $175.00 vs $229.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
172
91%
Min 1% FPS
115
91%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.01/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
67%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
91 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
