The Core i7-10870H is the same performance gaming CPU as the Core i9-7940X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-10870H
- Consumes up to 73% less energy – 45 vs 165 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-7940X cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i9-7940X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 16 threads
Core i7-10870H vs Core i9-7940X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Average FPS
187
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$450
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.4/FPS
100%
Core i7-10870H vs Core i9-7940X 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 i7-10870H vs Core i9-7940X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10870H vs Core i9-7940X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10870H
Sep 17th, 2020
Cores
8-core
57%
L3 Cache
16 MB
83%
Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i9-7940X
Sep 1st, 2017
Cores
14-core
100%
L3 Cache
19.25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
86%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
91%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10870H | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7940X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Sep 17th, 2020 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $1,399.00 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1440 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Skylake |
45 W | Power Consumption | 165 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 14 |
| 16 | Threads | 28 |
| 2.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 19.25 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
