Intel Core i7-870 Need For Speed Benchmarks - Can Core i7-870 Run Need For Speed?

High-end Desktop processor released in 2009 with 4 cores and 8 threads. With base clock at 2.93GHz, max speed at 3.6GHz, and a 95W power rating. Core i7-870 is based on the Lynnfield 45nm family and part of the Core i7 series.

Price 63.1%

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Core i7-870 - 1080p - R9 295X2 - Need For Speed Benchmarks

Core i7-3770K	82.6
FX-8300	82.3
Core i7-3770	82
Core i7-3930K	81.8
Core i7-3770S	80.4
Core i7-3820	80.1
FX-8350	80
FX-8150	79.4
FX-8320	79.1
FX-8140	78.8
Core i7-980	78.8
Core i7-970	78.8
Core i7-2600K	77.5
Core i7-2600	77.5
Core i7-2700K	77.5
FX-8100	75.7
FX-8120	75.7
Core i7-940	74.6
Core i7-950	74.6
Core i7-965	74.6
Core i7-860	74.6
Core i7-975	74.6
Core i7-870	74.6
Core i7-960	74.6
Core i7-880	74.6
Core i7-875K	74.6
Core i7-2600S	74.6
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)	73.2
Phenom II X6 1055T	73.2
Phenom II X6 1075T	73.2
Phenom II X6 1090T	73.2
Phenom II X6 1100T	73.2
Phenom II X6 1100T BE	73.2
Phenom II X6 1065T	73.2
Core i7-860S	71.7
Core i7-870S	71.7
Core i7-930	71.7
Core i7-920	71.7
Phenom II X6 1045T	70.2
Phenom II X6 1090T Black	70.2
Phenom II X6 1035T	70.2
Phenom II X6 1100T Black	70.2
Phenom II X4 970	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q9650	69.9
Phenom II X4 850	69.9
Phenom II X4 830	69.9
Phenom II X4 B99	69.9
Phenom II X4 975	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q9400	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q9450	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q9505	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q9550	69.9
Phenom II X4 980	69.9
Phenom II X4 920	69.9
Phenom II X4 820	69.9
Phenom II X4 925	69.9
Phenom II X4 940	69.9
Phenom II X4 B93	69.9
Phenom II X4 B95	69.9
Phenom II X4 965	69.9
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition	69.9
Phenom II X4 945	69.9
Phenom II X4 955	69.9
Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)	67
Phenom II X4 965 Black (140W)	67
Core 2 Quad Q6600	67
Core 2 Quad Q6700	67
Core 2 Quad Q9400S	67
Core 2 Quad Q9505S	67
Core 2 Quad Q9550S	67
Phenom II X4 965 Black	67
Phenom II X4 810	67
Phenom II X4 970 Black	67
Phenom II X4 980 Black	67
Core 2 Quad Q8400	67
Phenom II X4 910	67
Phenom II X4 805	67
Phenom II X4 B97	67
Phenom II X4 960T	67
Phenom II X2 B59	64.7
Phenom X4 9600	64.2
Phenom X4 9500	64.2
Phenom II X4 940 Black	64.2
Phenom II X4 905e	64.2
Phenom II X4 955 Black	64.2
Phenom II X4 900e	64.2
Phenom II X4 910e	64.2
Phenom II X4 840T	64.2
Phenom II X4 840	61.3
Phenom X4 9750B	61.3
Phenom X4 9850B	61.3
Phenom X4 9600B	61.3
Phenom X4 9550	61.3
Phenom X4 9650	61.3
Phenom X3 8600	59.4
Phenom X3 8650	59.4
Phenom X3 8550	59.4
Phenom II X4 960T Black	58.5
Phenom X3 8850	56.7
Phenom X3 8750	56.7
Phenom X3 8400	56.7
Core2 Duo E6700	54.2
Core 2 Duo E6600	54.2
Core 2 Duo E6700	54.2
Core 2 Duo E6750	54.2
Core 2 Duo E6850	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 5000+	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 5200+	54.2
Core 2 Duo E8500	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 5600+	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 5400+	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 6000+	54.2
Core 2 Duo E7500	54.2
Core 2 Duo E7600	54.2
Core 2 Duo E8600	54.2
Core 2 Duo E4700	54.2
Athlon 64 X2 5800+	54.2
Athlon 64 FX-74	51.6
Athlon 64 FX-72	51.6
Pentium D 960	51.6
Pentium D 940	51.6
Pentium D 950	51.6
Athlon 64 FX-60	51.6
Athlon 64 FX-62	51.6
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60	51.6

The Core i7-870 GPU ranks between the Core i7-975 and Core i7-960 in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0% less powerful than the Core i7-975 but still offers 0% more juice than the Core i7-960 for those epic gaming sessions. When it comes to fragging, the Core i7-870 leaves the Phenom II X6 1100T in the dust with a comfortable 1.9% lead in FPS. With its performance, the Core i7-870 snags the 23rd spot on the leaderboard. The more affordable 6-core Phenom II X6 1100T delivers a solid punch in the gaming benchmarks, and with a price tag of ~$255.45, its higher score is thanks to those additional threads. All in all, the Core i7-870 stands out as a top-tier performer with its 4 cores and 8 threads in the gaming benchmark arena.

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