Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K 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 i5-10600K is 2737 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 7% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-3970X - 161 vs 151 FPS
- Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 95 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Red Dead Redemption 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
161
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
100%
Price, $
$141.45
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-10600K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.1 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.8 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |