Intel Core i7-870 vs Intel Core i7-860

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Intel Core i7-870 or Intel Core i7-870 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-870 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-870, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i7-860 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-860, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Core i7 800 Group Intel Core i7 800
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-870 Name Intel Core i7-860
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-870 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870 is 2.93 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-860 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.46 GHz
2.93 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-870 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-860 does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-870 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-860 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2010 Release date Q3/2009
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
45 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 305 $
Lynnfield Architecture Lynnfield
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1156
1.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
2124
2124
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2039
2039

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
1541
1541
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1490
1490

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
1414
1414
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1310
1310

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
574
574
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
552
552

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz
481
481
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
462
462