Intel Core i7-970 Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks - Can Core i7-970 Run Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation?

Core i7-970 - 1080p - GTX 1650 SUPER - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Benchmarks

The Core i7-970 GPU ranks between the Core i7-980 and FX-8100 in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0% less powerful than the Core i7-980 but still offers 6.2% more juice than the FX-8100 for those epic gaming sessions. In the realm of virtual worlds, the Core i7-970 shows a stellar performance leap, outpacing the last-gen Core i7-870 by a whopping 6.5%. Once again, the Core i7-870 gets left behind in the pixel dust, as its Gulftown-based successor shows a ~6.5% speed boost in the latest game benchmarks. The Core i7-870 is a testament to how far behind the high-end Lynnfield-based GPUs lag compared to the new Gulftown lineup. With its performance, the Core i7-970 snags the 23rd spot on the leaderboard. Intel's Core i7-970 may only have a slight edge over the Core i7-870, but it opens up a significant lead over the stock Phenom II X4 980 in gaming marathons. All in all, the Core i7-970 stands out as a top-tier performer with its 6 cores and 12 threads in the gaming benchmark arena.