Intel Core i3-560 | Intel Core i7-870 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i3-560 and the Intel Core i7-870 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i3-560 2 core processor released in Q3/2010 with the Intel Core i7-870 which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2010. |
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Intel Core i3 (205) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core i3 500 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i7 800 (6) |
1 | Generation | 1 |
Clarkdale | Architecture | Lynnfield |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i3-560 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.33 GHz. The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-870 clocks with 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-870 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
3.33 GHz | Frequency | 2.93 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.60 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
24 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i3-560, while the Intel Core i7-870 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-870 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i3-560 has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-870 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-870 |
73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i3-560 has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-870 is at 9.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-870 |
32 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | LGA 1156 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2010 | Release date | Q2/2010 |
117 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i3-560
2C 4T @ 3.33 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i3-560 | Intel Core i7-870 |
Unknown | Unknown |