Pentium G870

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G870

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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 Pentium G870 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,434 Rank: 1354
Rank Name Score Visual
1350 Core i5-2430M 4,435
+0%
1351 Pentium G2020 4,435
+0%
1352 Athlon X4 860K 4,435
+0%
1353 A12-9730P 4,434
+0%
1354 Pentium G870 4,434
1355 Xeon E5640 4,434
+0%
1356 A10-9630P 4,432
+-0%
1357 Xeon E5440 4,432
+-0%
1358 Xeon E5-2650L v2 4,431
-0.1%
1359 Core i5-2390T 4,431
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G870 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,368 Rank: 1537
Rank Name Score Visual
1533 Phenom II N660 4,370
+0%
1534 Celeron G1820 4,369
+0%
1535 Pentium 3550M 4,369
+0%
1536 PRO A6-9500 4,369
+0%
1537 Pentium G870 4,368
1538 Core i7-3537U 4,368
+0%
1539 A8-3510MX 4,367
+-0%
1540 Phenom II X3 700e 4,367
+-0%
1541 A10-5800K 4,365
-0.1%
1542 Core i7-640M 4,365
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G870 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,478 Rank: 1308
Rank Name Score Visual
1304 Xeon E5-2608L v4 4,480
+0%
1305 Celeron 3965U 4,480
+0%
1306 Phenom II X4 975 4,479
+0%
1307 Pentium J6426 4,479
+0%
1308 Pentium G870 4,478
1309 Phenom 9850 4,478
+0%
1310 Athlon II X4 641 4,477
+-0%
1311 A10 PRO-7850B 4,476
+-0%
1312 Xeon X3430 4,474
-0.1%
1313 Core i5-3337U 4,474
-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 Pentium G870 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,515 Rank: 1420
Rank Name Score Visual
1416 Core i7-620M 4,516
+0%
1417 PRO A6-9500 4,516
+0%
1418 Core i5-2410M 4,515
+0%
1419 Celeron G1830 4,515
+0%
1420 Pentium G870 4,515
1421 Pentium G850 4,515
+0%
1422 Celeron G1610 4,515
+0%
1423 Pentium N4200 4,515
+0%
1424 Core i3-2100T 4,515
+0%
1425 Phenom II X3 B77 4,515
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G870 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,475 Rank: 1488
Rank Name Score Visual
1484 A6-3410MX 4,476
+0%
1485 Atom x5-Z8500 4,476
+0%
1486 Core i5-460M 4,476
+0%
1487 Core i3-2350M 4,475
+0%
1488 Pentium G870 4,475
1489 Core M-5Y71 4,475
+0%
1490 Phenom II X2 555 4,475
+0%
1491 A10-7300 4,475
+0%
1492 Celeron N2940 4,475
+0%
1493 Core i3-2330M 4,474
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G870 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,498 Rank: 1421
Rank Name Score Visual
1417 Athlon II X4 600e 4,499
+0%
1418 Celeron G3900T 4,498
+0%
1419 Pentium Silver N5000 4,498
+0%
1420 Celeron G1830 4,498
+0%
1421 Pentium G870 4,498
1422 Pentium G645 4,498
+0%
1423 Phenom II X4 810 4,498
+0%
1424 Xeon E5420 4,498
+0%
1425 Phenom II X3 B77 4,498
+0%
1426 Celeron N4100 4,497
+-0%

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Pentium G870 Details

The Intel Pentium G870 is designed for budget-conscious desktop users who need basic computing performance without the overhead of a discrete graphics card. Launched in June 2012 as part of Intel's Sandy Bridge lineup, this processor is built on a 32 nm process and features a dual-core design with no simultaneous multithreading, making it suitable for light productivity, web browsing, and media playback. Despite its age—now over 14 years old—the G870 still holds a niche in low-power systems or retro builds due to its modest 65 W TDP and compatibility with the FCLGA1155 socket.

The CPU operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz and has a turbo frequency of 2.7 GHz, though the locked multiplier limits overclocking potential. It includes 3 MB of L3 cache, with 61 KiB of L1 and 244 KiB of L2 cache per core, contributing to its modest data handling capabilities. The processor supports DDR3 memory at speeds of 1066/1333 MHz in a dual-channel configuration, with a maximum of 32 GB of system memory and a memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s. It also supports PCIe 2.0 with up to 16 lanes, enabling connectivity to modern peripherals and expansion cards.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) GPU, which runs at a base frequency of 850 MHz and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to two displays. While not capable of high-end gaming, it can handle basic video playback and light 2D applications. The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AES-NI, and virtualization extensions like VT-x and VT-d, enhancing its utility in virtual machine environments and secure computing.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium G870 achieves an overall score of 4,434, placing it at #1353 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core performance scores 4,478, ranking #1308, while its multicore score of 4,368 places it at #1537. These results indicate that the G870 is competitive with older mid-range mobile and desktop CPUs but falls far behind modern processors. In comparison, the top single-core performer, the Core Ultra 9 285K, scores over 8,700, and the leading multicore chip, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, achieves over 12,000. This highlights the G870's position as a legacy component.

As of March 2026, the Pentium G870 remains a relic of a bygone era, suited only for entry-level systems or systems where power efficiency and cost are more important than raw performance. It is best suited for users who require minimal processing power for non-demanding tasks and do not need modern features like AVX-512 or high memory bandwidth. For anything beyond basic use, upgrading to a more recent processor is strongly advised.
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Intel Pentium G870

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G870
Model Number: G870
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: Yes

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 & 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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