Intel Core i7-870S vs Intel Celeron 4305U

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Intel Core i7-870S or Intel Core i7-870S – 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 i7-870S 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 i7-870S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Celeron 4305U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron 4305U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 8
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core i7 800 Group Intel Celeron 4000
Intel Core i7-870S Name Intel Celeron 4305U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-870S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-870S is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Celeron 4305U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron 4305U is 2.2 GHz
8 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-870S does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron 4305U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron 4305U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 9.5
-- Shaders 96
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 610
-- Release date Q4/2017
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 82 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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 12.5 W
82 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-870S 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 Celeron 4305U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1528
-- Release price 107 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Lynnfield Architecture Whiskey Lake U
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2010 Release date Q2/2019