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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-14100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-970 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-14100 is 4921 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-970.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-970
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100
- Performs up to 35% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-970 - 245 vs 181 FPS
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i7-970 - $149.0 vs $229.95
- Up to 52% better value when playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-970 - $0.61 vs $1.27 per FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-970 doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Intel Core i7 i7-970 3.20 GHz Processor - Socket B LGA-1366
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Core i3-14100
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
FPS
245
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.61/FPS
100%
Price, $
$149
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-970
Desktop • Jul 19th, 2010
Core i3-14100
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-970 | vs | Intel Core i3-14100 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19th, 2010 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
| Gulftown | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1366 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.7 GHz |
| 130 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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