i5-14600KF vs i7-870

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.98
Core i5-14600KF
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
24.66
+1145%

Core i5-14600KF outperforms Core i7-870 by a whopping 1145% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1942205
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.2470.26
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.9718.66
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$305$294

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-14600KF has 29175% better value for money than i7-870.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed2.93 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5.3 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm10 nm
Die size296 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA11561700
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870 and Core i5-14600KF.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-870 1.98
i5-14600KF 24.66
+1145%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-870 3141
i5-14600KF 39175
+1147%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-870 475
i5-14600KF 2770
+483%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-870 1554
i5-14600KF 15757
+914%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 24.66
Recency 8 September 2009 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Chip lithography 45 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 125 Watt

i7-870 has 31.6% lower power consumption.

i5-14600KF, on the other hand, has a 1145.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 14 years, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and a 350% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-14600KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870 in performance tests.


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