Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2960XM outperforms Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2960XM is 726 days newer than Core i7-870.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2960XM
- Performs up to 4% better in FIFA 23 than Core i7-870 - 100 vs 96 FPS
- Consumes up to 42% less energy than Intel Core i7-870 - 55 vs 95 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
FIFA 23
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i7-870 |
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Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
55 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |