The Core i7-6800K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, £
Out of Stock
Value, £/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
92%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, £
£299.99
100%
Value, £/FPS
£1.79/FPS
100%
Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6800K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $434.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
