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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-960 vs Core i7-870

The Core i7-960 is slightly faster than the Core i7-870 on average across 100+ games and it's also a better value for money, as it's $39.95 cheaper!

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$150.00View CPUAll CPUs

Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 1 month newer

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$189.95View CPUAll CPUs

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Quality

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Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i7-960

182FPS

Core i7-870

182FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i7-960

332FPS

Core i7-870

332FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-960

113FPS

Core i7-870

112FPS

Minecraft2011

577FPS

577FPS

341FPS

339FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i7-960

208FPS

Core i7-870

208FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-960

538FPS

Core i7-870

538FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i7-960

530FPS

Core i7-870

530FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i7-960

Core i7-870

Core i7-960 ranks 1 points higher.

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8 MB

8 MB

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-960

3.2 GHz

Core i7-870

2.933 GHz

Core i7-960 has a 9% higher base clock.

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Core i7-960

3.466 GHz

Core i7-870

3.6 GHz

Core i7-870 boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-960

130W

Core i7-870

95W

Core i7-870 draws 35W less power.

Pricehelp

Core i7-960

$150.00

Core i7-870

$189.95

Core i7-960 is $39.95 cheaper.

Core i7-960Core i7-870

LGA1366

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LGA1156

Bloomfield

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Lynnfield

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3

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DDR3

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-960 or Core i7-870?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-960 or Core i7-870?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-960 and Core i7-870?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-960 scores 5/100, Core i7-870 scores 4/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-960 or Core i7-870 bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-960 or Core i7-870?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.