Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K 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 i7-2600K is 488 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - €60.8 vs €152.66
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Alan Wake 2 than Core i7-870 - 102 vs 99 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
Alan Wake 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-870 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
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Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |