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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3970X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-8086K is 2042 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $217.44 vs $260.0
- Up to 7% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i7-8086K - $0.57 vs $0.61 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 13% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-3970X - 427 vs 379 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-3970X doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
FPS
379
88%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$217.44
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition i7-3970X 3.5GHz 5.0GT/s 15MB LGA2011 Processor Without -fan, Retail BX80619I73970X
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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3970X
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 150 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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