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Core i7-4790S vs Core i7-870

Core i7-4790S vs Core i7-870: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $117.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74815 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74814 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790S

3.2 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $117.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74815 minutes ago

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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 74814 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-4790S outperforms the cheaper Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4790S is 1706 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-4790S

  • Performs up to 12% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-870 - 232 vs 208 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 15% cheaper than Core i7-4790S - $100.0 vs $117.23
This is a free version of Battlefield V.
Battlefield V

Battlefield V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


FPS

232

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$117.23

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-4790S Processor (8M Cache, 3.2 GHz) BX80646I74790S

Buy for $117.23 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74815 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

208

89.65517241379311%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$100

100%

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

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74814 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo
Core i7-4790S

Desktop • May 11th, 2014


Single-Core

1192

100%

Multi-Core

3737

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

40.43624161073826%

Multi-Core

1575

42.146106502542146%

Intel Core i7-4790S Logo

Intel Core i7-4790S

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Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

May 11th, 2014
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i7CollectionCore i7
HaswellCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1150SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
65 W
TDP95 W
22 nm
Process Size45 nm
32.0x
Multiplier22.0x
Intel HD 4600
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

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