Core i7 870

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7 870

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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 Core i7 870 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,674 Rank: 1129
Rank Name Score Visual
1125 Xeon X5680 4,678
+0.1%
1126 A12-9800 4,677
+0.1%
1127 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,676
+0%
1128 Core i5-5250U 4,675
+0%
1129 Core i7 870 4,674
1130 Core i3-3225 4,674
+0%
1131 Core i3-6100E 4,673
+-0%
1132 Core i3-6100U 4,673
+-0%
1133 Core i7-4510U 4,672
+-0%
1134 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,670
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7 870 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,561 Rank: 1146
Rank Name Score Visual
1142 Core M3-7Y32 4,564
+0.1%
1143 Core i5-2500S 4,564
+0.1%
1144 Xeon E5640 4,564
+0.1%
1145 Core i5-6267U 4,562
+0%
1146 Core i7 870 4,561
1147 Core i3-1000NG4 4,560
+-0%
1148 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,558
-0.1%
1149 Xeon X3430 4,558
-0.1%
1150 A12-9800 4,557
-0.1%
1151 Athlon X4 880K 4,557
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7 870 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,749 Rank: 1117
Rank Name Score Visual
1113 Core i3-4150T 4,753
+0.1%
1114 Core i5-3330 4,752
+0.1%
1115 Core i3-2125 4,752
+0.1%
1116 Core i5-3340M 4,752
+0.1%
1117 Core i7 870 4,749
1118 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,748
+-0%
1119 Core i7-2920XM 4,746
-0.1%
1120 Core i3-6157U 4,743
-0.1%
1121 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,743
-0.1%
1122 Core i3-3210 4,742
-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 Core i7 870 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7 870 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7 870 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i7 870 Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-870 stands as a relic of the early Haswell era, representing a high-end desktop processor from 2011 that once bridged the gap between mainstream performance and workstation-level capabilities. Though now over a decade old, it remains a notable example of Intel’s transition into the 64-bit era with integrated graphics and hyper-threading support. Built on a 45 nm process using the Nehalem architecture, the i7-870 features four physical cores and eight threads, a configuration that was cutting-edge at the time and enabled efficient multitasking and threaded application performance. With a base clock of 2.93 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.6 GHz, it leveraged Intel’s Hyper-Threading and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies to balance performance and power efficiency within a 95 W TDP, making it a common choice for LGA1156-based systems.

The processor supports DDR3-1066/1333 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s, which was competitive for its time but falls significantly short of modern standards. It includes a 6 MB L3 cache and supports up to 16 GB of system memory, a limitation that now restricts its use in memory-intensive workloads. The integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU, clocked at 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1300 MHz, provides basic multimedia and display output capabilities, supporting up to two displays, but lacks the power for gaming or GPU-accelerated tasks. Despite its age, the i7-870 supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s VT-x virtualization extensions, ensuring compatibility with a broad software ecosystem.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-870 achieves an overall score of 4674, ranking #1129 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4749 (#1117) and a multicore score of 4561 (#1146). These results place it behind modern mid-tier CPUs and even older models like the Core i5-5250U and Ryzen Embedded V1202B, highlighting its diminished competitiveness in today’s computing landscape. While its single-core performance remains respectable, its multicore performance lags behind more recent processors, reflecting the limitations of its 45 nm process and lack of architectural advancements. The i7-870 is best suited for legacy systems, retro builds, or light office tasks where integrated graphics and low power consumption are priorities, rather than demanding modern applications or gaming.
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Intel Core i7 870

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7 870
Model Number: i7-870
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2930 MHz
Socket: LGA1156
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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