In Control, the Core i7-4870HQ is slightly faster than the Core i7-980X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Core i7-4870HQ
- Up to 1% faster in Control – 248 vs 246 FPS
- Up to 1% faster in Control
- Is 4 years and 3 months newer – Jul 01, 2014 vs Mar 16, 2010
- Is 4 years and 3 months newer
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 47 vs 130 Watts
- Consumes up to 64% 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 i7-980X
No clear advantages
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Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-980X: Comparison of performance and price
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-980X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-980X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4870HQ
Jul 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
50%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-980X
Mar 16th, 2010
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.333 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of core specifications
Core i7-4870HQ Jul 1st, 2014 | SpecificationsComparison of core specifications | Core i7-980X Mar 16th, 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 1st, 2014 | Released | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| – | MSRP | – |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | LGA1366 |
47 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Other Features | ||
| 1600 MHz (DDR3) | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated GPU | No Integrated Graphics |
| Not Overclockable | Overclock Support | Overclockable |
