Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3970X on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7700K is 1524 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3970X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3970X
- Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $209.74 vs $252.0
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 29% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-3970X - 126 vs 98 FPS
- Up to 7% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-3970X - $2.0 vs $2.14 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
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
126
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2/FPS
100%
Price, $
$252
83%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Nov 1st, 2012
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3970X | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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Nov 1st, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 91 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |