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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-870 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600S is 488 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600S
- Performs up to 1% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-870 - 140 vs 139 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
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-2600S - $100.0 vs $235.0
- Up to 57% better value when playing Metro Exodus than Core i7-2600S - $0.72 vs $1.68 per FPS
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
140
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.68/FPS
42.857142857142854%
Price, $
$235
42%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-2600S Quad-Core Processor 2.8 GHz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600S
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In Stock
Updated 2338 minutes ago
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
139
99.28571428571429%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
100%
Price, $
$100
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156
Buy for $100 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2338 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Core i7-2600S
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-870
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600S | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
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