Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900 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 i9-10900 is 3887 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900
- Performs up to 15% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-870 - 257 vs 224 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 20 vs 8 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - $73.12 vs $205.08
- Up to 60% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900 - $0.36 vs $0.89 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
257
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
40%
Price, €
€227.64
35%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-10900 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |