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In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-7600 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 i5-7600 is 2674 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600
- Performs up to 8% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-870 - 277 vs 257 FPS
- Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $99.0 vs $100.0
- Up to 8% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i7-870 - $0.36 vs $0.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 65 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 i5-7600 - 8 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
277
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Price, $
$99
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i5 i5-7600 Quad-Core (4 Core) 3.50 GHz Processor - Socket H4 LGA-1151 OEM Pack-Tray Packaging CM8067702868011
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Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i5-7600
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600 | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
4.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
35.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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