The Core i7-870 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-4150. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-4150
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 43% less energy – 54 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-870 vs Core i3-4150 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
93%
Min 1% FPS
113
95%
Price, CA$
Out of Stock
Value, CA$/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, CA$
CA$104.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.58/FPS
100%
Core i7-870 vs Core i3-4150 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-870 vs Core i3-4150 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-870 vs Core i3-4150 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i3-4150
May 1st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-870 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-4150 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $117.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Haswell |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 54 W |
| Performance | ||
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
