Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-2500 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 i5-2500 is 488 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500
- Performs up to 4% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-870 - 116 vs 112 FPS
- Up to 75% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $24.95 vs $100.0
- Up to 75% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-870 - $0.22 vs $0.89 per FPS
- 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 i5-2500 - 8 vs 4 threads
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
116
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.22/FPS
100%
Price, $
$24.95
100%
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-2500 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |