Key Differences
In short — Core i5-3470T 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 i5-3470T is 997 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3470T - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3470T
- Performs up to 2% better in Minecraft than Core i7-870 - 613 vs 602 FPS
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 35 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Minecraft
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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Out of Stock
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Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
FPS
613
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.4/FPS
100%
Price, €
€246.72
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for €246.72 on Amazon
In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Jun 1st, 2012
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-870 | vs | Intel Core i5-3470T |
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Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jun 1st, 2012 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 35 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 29.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
No | Overclockable | No |