Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600K 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 i5-7600K is 1524 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 i5-7600K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 17% better in Minecraft than Core i7-3970X - 720 vs 618 FPS
- Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-3970X - $170.0 vs $249.88
- Up to 40% better value when playing Minecraft than Core i7-3970X - $0.24 vs $0.4 per FPS
- Consumes up to 39% less energy than Intel Core i7-3970X - 91 vs 150 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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FPS
720
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.24/FPS
100%
Price, $
$170
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i5-7600K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |