Key Differences
In short — Core i9-8950HK outperforms Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-8950HK is 3128 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-8950HK
- Performs up to 2500% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-870 - 26 vs 1 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 12 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i9-8950HK
Mobile • Apr 2nd, 2018
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-8950HK | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
