Key Differences
In short — Core i7-3770S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-870 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-3770S is 964 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i7-3770S - $73.12 vs $215.7
- Up to 66% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-3770S - $0.5 vs $1.46 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770S
- Performs up to 1% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-870 - 164 vs 163 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
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
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Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
164
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.46/FPS
34%
Price, €
€239.43
33%
FPS Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-870 | vs | Intel Core i7-3770S |
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Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 65 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 |
No | Overclockable | No |