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Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-870

Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-870: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 2674 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Performs up to 2900% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-870 - 30 vs 1 FPS
  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $51.6 vs $100.0
  • Up to 98% better value when playing Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-870 - $1.72 vs $100.0 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 37% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 60 vs 95 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-870

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Cities: Skylines II.
Cities: Skylines II

Cities: Skylines II

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

30

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.72/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.6

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

1

3%

Value, $/FPS

$100/FPS

1%

Price, $

$100

51%

Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1742 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

33%

Multi-Core

1575

54%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
4
4Threads
8
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
60 W
TDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size45 nm
42.0x
Multiplier22.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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