Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-870 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-9900KF is 3409 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Performs up to 8% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-870 - 125 vs 116 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-870 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-9900KF - €182.45 vs €455.01
- Up to 57% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i9-9900KF - €1.57 vs €3.64 per FPS
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
FPS
125
100%
Value, €/FPS
€3.64/FPS
43%
Price, €
€455.01
40%
FPS Winner
Buy for €455.01 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19439 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
116
92%
Value, €/FPS
€1.57/FPS
100%
Price, €
€182.45
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €182.45 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19438 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2019
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-9900KF | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
---|---|---|
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |