The Core i9-9940X is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $189.23 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-9940X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 53% cheaper – $171.12 vs $360.35
- Consumes up to 42% less energy – 95 vs 165 Watts
Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
€360.35
47%
Value, €/FPS
€1.74/FPS
52%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
188
91%
Min 1% FPS
132
92%
Price, €
€171.12
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.91/FPS
100%
Core i9-9940X 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 i9-9940X vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-9940X vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-9940X
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
42%
Base Frequency
2.933 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-9940X | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $13.87 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Skylake-X | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 165 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
28 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
19.25 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
