The Core i7-6700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-870, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $99.23 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 4% less energy – 91 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-870 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Up to 72% cheaper – $37.89 vs $137.12
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-870 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
100%
Min 1% FPS
124
100%
Price, $
$137.12
27%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
31%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
89%
Min 1% FPS
113
91%
Price, $
$37.89
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Core i7-6700K 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 i7-6700K vs Core i7-870 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-870 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
73%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| $339.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
| Skylake | Codename | Lynnfield |
91 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
