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Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870

Core i5-4690K vs Core i7-870: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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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

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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 2726 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-4690K 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 i5-4690K is 1728 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-4690K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Death Stranding than Core i7-870 - 224 vs 213 FPS
  • Up to 47% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $53.0 vs $100.0
  • Up to 49% better value when playing Death Stranding than Core i7-870 - $0.24 vs $0.47 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 88 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 i5-4690K - 8 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Death Stranding.
Death Stranding

Death Stranding

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


FPS

224

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.24/FPS

100%

Price, $

$53

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.9 4 BX80646I54690K

Buy for $53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2727 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

213

95%

Value, $/FPS

$0.47/FPS

51%

Price, $

$100

53%

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

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2726 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo
Core i5-4690K

Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2014


Single-Core

1287

100%

Multi-Core

3631

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

37%

Multi-Core

1575

43%

Intel Core i5-4690K Logo

Intel Core i5-4690K

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Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

Jun 2nd, 2014
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i5CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
4Threads
8
3.5 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
88 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size45 nm
35.0x
Multiplier22.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
Yes
OverclockableNo

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