The Core i5-8600K 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 $52.10 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-8600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A 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 58% cheaper – $37.89 vs $89.99
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, $
$89.99
42%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
47%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
88%
Min 1% FPS
113
90%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i5-8600K 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 i5-8600K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-8600K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-8600K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
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
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
84%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-8600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $257.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
| 6 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
