In Atomfall, the Core i7-4870HQ is slightly slower than the Core i7-5960X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-4870HQ
- Consumes up to 66% less energy – 47 vs 140 Watts
- Consumes up to 66% less energy
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU using its integrated graphics
Core i7-5960X
- Up to 2% faster in Atomfall – 206 vs 202 FPS
- Up to 2% faster in Atomfall
- Is 2 months and 1 day newer – Sep 01, 2014 vs Jul 01, 2014
- Is 2 months and 1 day newer
Atomfall FPS Calculator
Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-5960X: Comparison of performance and price
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Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
206 FPS
100%
Min 1% FPS
154 FPS
100%
Price, $
$255.05
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-5960X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-5960X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4870HQ
Jul 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
75%
Core i7-5960X
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.5 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-4870HQ Jul 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-5960X Sep 1st, 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 1st, 2014 | Released | Sep 1st, 2014 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | LGA2011-3 |
47 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | 2133 MHz (DDR4) |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
