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Intel Core i7-870 Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-870 is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2010. The Intel Core i7-870 is based on the 1. generation of the Intel Core i7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket LGA 1156. The Intel Core i7-870 scores 574 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 2,124 points.
| Name: | Intel Core i7-870 |
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| Family: | Intel Core i7 (300) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i7 800 (6) |
| Architecture: | Lynnfield |
| Technology: | 45 nm |
| Segment: | Desktop |
| Generation: | 1 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-870 clock with 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 8 |
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| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
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| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.93 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.60 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | -- |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-870 supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| DDR3-1333 | 21.3 GB/s |
| Max. Memory: | 16 GB |
| Memory channels: | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| ECC: | No |
| PCIe: | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth: | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementWith the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-870 has a TDP of 95 W. |
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| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 95 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | -- |
| Tjunction max.: | -- |
Technical details
The Intel Core i7-870 has a 9.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 45 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.
| Technology: | 45 nm |
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| Chip design: | Monolithic |
| Socket: | LGA 1156 |
| L2-Cache: | 1.00 MB |
| L3-Cache: | 8.00 MB |
| AES-NI: | No |
| Operating systems: | Windows 10, Linux |
| Virtualization: | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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| Instruction set (ISA): | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions: | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Release date: | Q2/2010 |
| Release price: | -- |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz (3.60 GHz)
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Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-870 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.
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Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i7-870
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-875K
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)
The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
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Intel Core i7-870
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Intel Core i5-3550
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Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
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