The Core i7-870 is a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-3550. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-870
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-3550
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 19% less energy – 77 vs 95 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-870 vs Core i5-3550 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
98%
Min 1% FPS
113
99%
Price, $
$150.43
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
100%
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-870 vs Core i5-3550 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-870 vs Core i5-3550 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-870 vs Core i5-3550 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-870
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.93 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
97%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i5-3550
Apr 29th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-870 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-3550 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Apr 29th, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $194.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 77 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
8 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2500 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
