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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-970 vs Ryzen 7 5800H

The Core i7-970 is much slower than the Ryzen 7 5800H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 150% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 10 years and 8 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-970

185FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

211FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-970

121FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

266FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-970

329FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

331FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-970

526FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

531FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i7-970

575FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

665FPS

Rocket League2015

880FPS

952FPS

360FPS

596FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-970

538FPS

Ryzen 7 5800H

636FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-970

Ryzen 7 5800H

46%

Ryzen 7 5800H ranks 40 points higher.

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Core i7-970

Ryzen 7 5800H

Ryzen 7 5800H has 2 more cores.

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Core i7-970

Ryzen 7 5800H

Ryzen 7 5800H has 4 more threads.

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Core i7-970

12 MB

Ryzen 7 5800H

16 MB

Ryzen 7 5800H has 4 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-970

3.2 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800H

3.2 GHz

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Core i7-970

3.466 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800H

4.4 GHz

Ryzen 7 5800H boosts 27% higher.

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Core i7-970

130W

Ryzen 7 5800H

45W

Ryzen 7 5800H draws 85W less power.

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Core i7-970

$229.95

Ryzen 7 5800H

Core i7-970Ryzen 7 5800H

LGA1366

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FP6

Gulftown

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Cezanne

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Radeon Vega 8

DDR3

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4266 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-970 or Ryzen 7 5800H?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800H. It's 667% faster than the Core i7-970 on average across 100+ games, scoring 46/100 vs 6/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Ryzen 7 5800H than Core i7-970?expand_more

667% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-970 or Ryzen 7 5800H?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800H is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Ryzen 7 5800H worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 46/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-970 and Ryzen 7 5800H?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-970 scores 6/100, Ryzen 7 5800H scores 46/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-970 or Ryzen 7 5800H bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-970 or Ryzen 7 5800H?expand_more

The Ryzen 7 5800H is the stronger pick at 46/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.