The Core i9-10850K 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 $130.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 17% less energy – 125 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 12 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Up to 43% cheaper – $175.00 vs $305.00
Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-3970X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$305
57%
Value, $/FPS
$1.43/FPS
64%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
190
90%
Min 1% FPS
134
91%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.92/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K 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 i9-10850K vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
60%
L3 Cache
15 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
55%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
