Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600KF 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 i5-10600KF is 2737 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600KF
- Performs up to 54% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-3970X - 403 vs 261 FPS
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $118.0 vs $249.88
- Up to 70% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-3970X - $0.29 vs $0.96 per FPS
- Consumes up to 17% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 125 vs 150 Watts
Counter-Strike 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
403
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.29/FPS
100%
Price, $
$118
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-10600KF |
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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 | 125 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 41.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |