Key Differences
In short — Core i5-5350U 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 i5-5350U is 850 days newer than Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-5350U - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-5350U
- Performs up to 3% better in A Plague Tale: Requiem than Core i7-3970X - 124 vs 120 FPS
- Consumes up to 90% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 15 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
120
96%
Value, $/FPS
$2.08/FPS
100%
Price, $
$249.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $249.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 170 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Mobile • Mar 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-5350U |
---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Mar 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel BGA 1168 |
Desktop | Segment | Mobile |
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 1.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 15 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 18.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 6000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |