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Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870

Core i3-10100 vs Core i7-870: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for $99.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280337 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280336 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-10100

3.6 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for $99.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280337 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-870

2.9 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280336 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-10100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-870 on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-10100 is 3887 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-870.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-10100

  • Performs up to 7% better in God of War than Core i7-870 - 174 vs 163 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-870 - $99.03 vs $100.0
  • Up to 7% better value when playing God of War than Core i7-870 - $0.57 vs $0.61 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-870 doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of God of War.

God of War

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

174

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.57/FPS

100%

Price, $

$99.03

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.3 GHz LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, Model Number: BX8070110100

Buy for $99.03 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280337 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


FPS

163

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.61/FPS

93%

Price, $

$100

99%

Intel Core i7-870 Processor 2.93 GHz 8 MB Cache Socket LGA1156

Buy for $100 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280336 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo
Core i3-10100

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1426

100%

Multi-Core

4215

100%

Intel Core i7-870 Logo
Core i7-870

Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009


Single-Core

482

33%

Multi-Core

1575

37%

Intel Core i3-10100 Logo

Intel Core i3-10100

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Intel Core i7-870 Logo

Intel Core i7-870

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateSep 8th, 2009
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameLynnfield
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 1156
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores4
8Threads8
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
95 WTDP95 W
14 nm
Process Size45 nm
36.0x
Multiplier22.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockableNo

Builds Using Core i3-10100 or Core i7-870

God of War, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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