Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K is 2457 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 9% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-870 - 244 vs 224 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 95 vs 140 Watts
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
482
38.498402555910545%
Multi-Core
1575
22.12700196684462%
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |