Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-870S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.79
Core i7-8086K
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 95 Watt
9.26
+417%

Core i7-8086K outperforms Core i7-870S by a whopping 417% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1924773
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.1512.75
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Coffee Lake-S (2017−2018)
Release date19 July 2010 (13 years ago)5 June 2018 (6 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$425
Current price$59 $260 (0.6x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-8086K has 305% better value for money than i7-870S.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed2.66 GHz4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz5 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA11561151
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVXno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSXno data+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
SIPPno data-
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPXno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s41.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870S and Core i7-8086K.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-870S 1.79
i7-8086K 9.26
+417%

Core i7-8086K outperforms Core i7-870S by 417% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-870S 2765
i7-8086K 14320
+418%

Core i7-8086K outperforms Core i7-870S by 418% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.79 9.26
Recency 19 July 2010 5 June 2018
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 95 Watt

The Core i7-8086K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870S in performance tests.


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