Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10320 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10320 is 2737 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-10320 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-10320
- Performs up to 7% better in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-3970X - 297 vs 278 FPS
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $120.0 vs $249.88
- Up to 56% better value when playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds than Core i7-3970X - $0.4 vs $0.9 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 65 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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In Stock
Updated 36 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
297
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.4/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 36 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i3-10320 |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |