Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7740X outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-7740X is 2848 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7740X
- Performs up to 5% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-870 - 177 vs 168 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-7740X - €60.8 vs €155.88
- Consumes up to 15% less energy than Intel Core i7-7740X - 95 vs 112 Watts
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Single-Core
482
29.498164014687884%
Multi-Core
1575
29.846503695281413%
Intel Core i7-7740X | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
112 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
43.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |