The Core i3-10100 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $54.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i3-10100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 59% cheaper – $37.89 vs $91.99
Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$91.99
41%
Value, $/FPS
$0.49/FPS
45%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
90%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-10100
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-10100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
