The Core i5-11400 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $102.08 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11400
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 73% cheaper – $37.89 vs $139.97
Core i5-11400 vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
130
100%
Price, $
$139.97
27%
Value, $/FPS
$0.7/FPS
31%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
84%
Min 1% FPS
113
87%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-11400 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 i5-11400 vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11400 vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11400
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.6 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
67%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
82%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11400 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $182.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
12 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
