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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-13700 outperforms Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-13700 is 3716 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-13700
- Performs up to 11% better in The Outer Worlds than Core i7-3970X - 217 vs 196 FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3970X - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
The Outer Worlds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
196
90%
Value, $/FPS
$1.25/FPS
100%
Price, $
$244.02
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-13700
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-13700 | vs | Intel Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 150 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-13700 or Core i7-3970X
The Outer Worlds, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
108 FPS
$11.02/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,189.99
In Stock
108 FPS
$12.49/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,349
In Stock
108 FPS
$11.33/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,224.02
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108 FPS
$10.17/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,098.49
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108 FPS
$12.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$1,371
In Stock
108 FPS
$13.43/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
64 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,449.99
In Stock
108 FPS
$10.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,149
In Stock
108 FPS
$12.03/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,299
In Stock
121 FPS
$14.87/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Core i7-13700
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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$1,799
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108 FPS
$14.62/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i7-13700
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$1,579
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