The Core i9-13900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $441.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 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 93% cheaper – $34.14 vs $475.32
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-13900 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Average FPS
215
100%
Min 1% FPS
141
100%
Price, €
€475.32
7%
Value, €/FPS
€2.21/FPS
9%
Core i9-13900 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 i9-13900 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900
Jan 4th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
68%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
17%
L3 Cache
8 MB
22%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
64%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $549.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 4 |
32 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
