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Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7300 outperforms Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-7300 is 2674 days newer than Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7300

  • Performs up to 10% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-870 - 159 vs 144 FPS
  • Consumes up to 46% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 51 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-870

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7300 - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Battlefield 2042.
Battlefield 2042

Battlefield 2042

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

159

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

144

90%

Value, €/FPS

€1.27/FPS

100%

Price, €

€182.45

100%

Value Winner

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo
Core i3-7300

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1260

100%

Multi-Core

2502

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

38%

Multi-Core

1575

62%

Intel Core i3-7300 Logo

Intel Core i3-7300

vs
Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
51 W
TDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size45 nm
40.0x
Multiplier22.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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