The Core i9-10850K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $127.92 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-10850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 45% cheaper – $157.66 vs $285.58
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Average FPS
193
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, €
€285.58
55%
Value, €/FPS
€1.47/FPS
64%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
87%
Min 1% FPS
113
88%
Price, €
€157.66
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.94/FPS
100%
Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-870 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 i9-10850K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-10850K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-10850K
Jul 27th, 2020
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-10850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 27th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
