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Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-870

Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-870: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8MB Cache Processor

Buy for £247.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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Intel i7-870 Quad Core Processor - 2.93 GHz, 8MB Cache, 2.5 GT/sec, Socket 1156, 45 nm,3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

Buy for £299.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8MB Cache Processor

Buy for £247.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Intel i7-870 Quad Core Processor - 2.93 GHz, 8MB Cache, 2.5 GT/sec, Socket 1156, 45 nm,3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

Buy for £299.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-7700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-7700K is 2674 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 13% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-870 - 253 vs 224 FPS
  • Up to 17% cheaper than Core i7-870 - £247.88 vs £299.99
  • Up to 27% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-870 - £0.98 vs £1.34 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 91 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

253

100%

Value, £/FPS

£0.98/FPS

100%

Price, £

£247.88

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz QuadCore 8MB Cache Processor

Buy for £247.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 44 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

224

88%

Value, £/FPS

£1.34/FPS

73%

Price, £

£299.99

82%

Intel i7-870 Quad Core Processor - 2.93 GHz, 8MB Cache, 2.5 GT/sec, Socket 1156, 45 nm,3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

Buy for £299.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

30%

Multi-Core

1575

30%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo

Intel Core i7-7700K

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Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.5 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
91 W
TDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size45 nm
42.0x
Multiplier22.0x
HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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