Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700 is 2122 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700
- Performs up to 5% better in World of Tanks than Core i7-870 - 530 vs 505 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 26% cheaper than Core i7-6700 - $73.12 vs $98.71
World of Tanks
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
482
37.277648878576954%
Multi-Core
1575
38.04347826086957%
Intel Core i7-6700 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
---|---|---|
Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |