Intel Core i7-870

Intel Core i7-870
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-870 once represented a powerful option for demanding users. Based on the Lynnfield architecture, it was a notable step forward. An integrated memory controller directly in the processor noticeably improved system responsiveness. This was a real advantage for the time.

We saw how smoothly systems ran with this chip. With its 8 MB Level-3 Cache, the processor could manage data very efficiently. That was especially useful for applications that often needed to access the same dataset. Manufacturing on the 45-nm process enabled a good balance of processing power and efficiency.

For multitasking or complex calculations, the Intel Core i7-870 offered a solid foundation. It reliably and convincingly handled many tasks with agility. Even today, it can still show its value in certain scenarios. It is fascinating to see how this older technology still works. It is a piece of hardware that fulfilled its original purpose well.
  • Lynnfield Architecture
  • Integrated Memory Controller
  • 8 MB Level-3 Cache
  • Solid Computing Power

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 833 / 867
In segment Desktop
Multi-core performance
Rank 729 / 821
In segment Desktop
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Pentium G2020
2C / 2T · 2.90 GHz
495
Intel Pentium G3220T
2C / 2T · 2.60 GHz
484
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
481
Intel Core i7-875K
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
472
Intel Core i7-870S
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
472
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-2500T
4C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
1,553
Intel Pentium G4560
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,547
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
1,541
Intel Pentium Gold G6400T
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,515
Intel Core i7-860
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,490
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-2102
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
575
Intel Core i3-2105
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
575
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
574
AMD FX-8350
AMD FX-8350 100 %
8C / 8T · 4.20 GHz
573
Intel Core i5-760
4C / 4T · 3.33 GHz
571
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium Gold G5420
2C / 4T · 3.80 GHz
2,134
Intel Pentium G4600
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
2,127
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
2,124
AMD FX-6350
6C / 6T · 4.20 GHz
2,091
AMD FX-8120
8C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
2,085
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-4590S
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
1,419
Intel Xeon E3-1220 v3
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,416
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 2.93 GHz
1,414
Intel Core i5-3550
4C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
1,402
Intel Core i7-2600S
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
1,395
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-3250T
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
103 cb
Intel Celeron G1820
2C / 2T · 2.70 GHz
102 cb
Intel Core i7-870
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
101 cb
AMD A12-9800
4C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
100 cb
Intel Core i3-3240T
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
99 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i7 800 (6)
ArchitectureLynnfield
Technology45 nm
SegmentDesktop
SocketLGA 1156
Generation1
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.93 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache1.00 MB
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1333
21.3 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP95 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release dateQ2/2010
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-870
Intel Core i7-870
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