The Core i5-4690K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $16.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-4690K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 88 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 30% cheaper – $37.89 vs $54.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
91%
Min 1% FPS
113
93%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-4690K
Jun 2nd, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-4690K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 2nd, 2014 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $243.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Haswell | Codename | Lynnfield |
88 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
