The Core i5-14600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only €197.27 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-14600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 78% cheaper – €56.31 vs €253.58
Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
217
100%
Min 1% FPS
142
100%
Price, €
€253.58
22%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
28%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
77%
Min 1% FPS
113
80%
Price, €
€56.31
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i5-14600K 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 i5-14600K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-14600K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-14600K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
24 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
29%
L3 Cache
8 MB
33%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
68%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-14600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
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General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
$319.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
Performance | ||
14 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
5.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
24 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
Other Features | ||
DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |