Athlon X4 870K

Details and Benchmarks for AMD Athlon X4 870K

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Athlon X4 870K based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,460 Rank: 1324
Rank Name Score Visual
1320 Core i7-960 4,467
+0.2%
1321 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,465
+0.1%
1322 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,462
+0%
1323 A10 PRO-7850B 4,461
+0%
1324 Athlon X4 870K 4,460
1325 Athlon II X4 641 4,459
+-0%
1326 Celeron G1820 4,458
+-0%
1327 Celeron G3900 4,457
-0.1%
1328 Core i7-2637M 4,457
-0.1%
1329 Core M-5Y10c 4,456
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Athlon X4 870K based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,445 Rank: 1334
Rank Name Score Visual
1330 Phenom II X4 980 4,448
+0.1%
1331 FX-4300 4,448
+0.1%
1332 Core i3-7020U 4,446
+0%
1333 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,446
+0%
1334 Athlon X4 870K 4,445
1335 Xeon E5462 4,444
+-0%
1336 Core i5-5350U 4,444
+-0%
1337 Core i7-2620M 4,443
+-0%
1338 Intel Core i7-640M 4,443
+-0%
1339 Xeon E5540 4,443
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Athlon X4 870K based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,470 Rank: 1318
Rank Name Score Visual
1314 Phenom II X2 565 4,473
+0.1%
1315 Core M-5Y10c 4,473
+0.1%
1316 A8-6600K 4,471
+0%
1317 Pentium G2010 4,471
+0%
1318 Athlon X4 870K 4,470
1319 Xeon X5570 4,469
+-0%
1320 Xeon E5-2640 v2 4,469
+-0%
1321 Xeon D-1537 4,467
-0.1%
1322 Pentium G850 4,467
-0.1%
1323 Pentium 4,465
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 870K based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,587 Rank: 1003
Rank Name Score Visual
999 Core i5-2310 4,587
+0%
1000 Athlon X4 845 4,587
+0%
1001 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,587
+0%
1002 Xeon E5540 4,587
+0%
1003 Athlon X4 870K 4,587
1004 Xeon X3440 4,586
+-0%
1005 A10-7850K 4,586
+-0%
1006 Xeon E5530 4,586
+-0%
1007 A10 PRO-7850B 4,586
+-0%
1008 Athlon X4 860K 4,585
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 870K based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,549 Rank: 1061
Rank Name Score Visual
1057 Core i5-7287U 4,549
+0%
1058 Core i3-4360 4,549
+0%
1059 Core i5-2500S 4,549
+0%
1060 A10 PRO-7850B 4,549
+0%
1061 Athlon X4 870K 4,549
1062 Core i5-2405S 4,548
+-0%
1063 Phenom II X4 B60 4,548
+-0%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,547
+-0%
1065 Core i3-4170 4,547
+-0%
1066 Phenom II X4 B55 4,547
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Athlon X4 870K based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,542 Rank: 1149
Rank Name Score Visual
1145 A10-9700 4,542
+0%
1146 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,542
+0%
1147 Core i3-7020U 4,542
+0%
1148 FX-4320 4,542
+0%
1149 Athlon X4 870K 4,542
1150 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,541
+-0%
1151 Core i5-7Y54 4,541
+-0%
1152 Core i5-2560M 4,541
+-0%
1153 Core i5-4350U 4,541
+-0%
1154 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,540
+-0%

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Athlon X4 870K Details

As of March 2026, the AMD Athlon X4 870K remains a legacy desktop processor, having been launched in December 2015. Though now over eight years old, it still holds relevance in budget systems and older builds where integrated graphics are not required and cost efficiency is a priority. Built on the Godaveri microarchitecture at a 28 nm process node, the Athlon X4 870K is a quad-core, four-thread CPU designed for Socket FM2+ motherboards. It operates at a base frequency of 3.9 GHz with a turbo boost up to 4.1 GHz, delivering a solid balance of single-core performance and modest multi-threaded capability for its time. With a 95 W TDP, the processor demands adequate cooling but remains within the power envelope of mainstream desktop systems.

The Athlon X4 870K lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for display output, which makes it less appealing in modern compact builds. However, its support for DDR3 memory at up to 2133 MT/s in dual-channel mode ensures sufficient bandwidth for basic computing and light multimedia tasks. The processor supports a range of modern features, including AVX, AES-NI, and AMD-V for virtualization, enabling efficient encryption and virtual machine performance. It also includes the full suite of x86 instruction set extensions, such as SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and BMI1/BMI2, which enhance compatibility and performance across a wide array of applications.

In benchmark testing, the Athlon X4 870K achieves an Overall Score of 4460, placing it at #1324 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score of 4470 ranks it at #1318, while its Multicore Score of 4445 places it at #1334. These results indicate that the processor performs consistently across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, with its strengths lying in single-core performance. When compared to its immediate peers, it slightly outperforms the Athlon II X4 641 and Celeron G1820, but trails behind the A8-6600K and Phenom II X2 565 in single-core performance.

The Athlon X4 870K sits in a niche market segment, offering a capable but dated performance profile. It competes with low-end Intel processors from the same era, such as the Core i3-7020U and Pentium G2010, and performs within the same ballpark in real-world usage. While it is far from the top-tier performance of modern CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains a viable option for basic computing, office tasks, and light multimedia consumption in systems where cost and power efficiency are more critical than raw performance.

In conclusion, the Athlon X4 870K is best suited for budget desktops, retro builds, or as a replacement CPU in older systems. Its age is evident in its lack of modern features like integrated graphics and support for newer memory standards, but it continues to deliver reliable performance for non-demanding applications. As of 2026, it remains a testament to AMD's efforts to provide affordable quad-core performance in the mid-2010s, though it is no longer competitive in the high-performance computing landscape.
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AMD Athlon X4 870K

Main Specifications

Designer: AMD
Name: Athlon X4 870K
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 39x (unlocked)
Core Name: Godaveri
Socket: Socket FM2+
Package: µPGA
Target Segment: Desktop
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 28 nm
Die Area: 245 mm²
Manufacturer: GlobalFoundries

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX ABM BMI1 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C SSE4a FMA4 AMD-V 3DNow! TBM XOP
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