The Core i5-8400T is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $67.95 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 35 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 67% cheaper – $34.19 vs $102.14
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8400T vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, €
€102.14
33%
Value, €/FPS
€0.56/FPS
36%
Core i5-8400T vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8400T vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
58%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8400T | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 2nd, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $182.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
35 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
| 1.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
