Key Differences
In short — Core i7-870 outperforms Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-870 is 295 days newer than Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-870
- Performs up to 0% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-940 - 224 vs 223 FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-940 - 95 vs 130 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Buy for $100 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 231 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Single-Core
447
92.73858921161826%
Multi-Core
1532
97.26984126984128%
Intel Core i7-870 | vs | Intel Core i7-940 |
---|---|---|
Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Lynnfield | Codename | Bloomfield |
Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
2.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 130 W |
45 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | No |