Intel Core i7-870
Category: CPU / Processor
Manufacturer: Intel
Cores: 4C / 8T
Clock: 2.93 - 2.93 GHz
Socket: LGA1156
TDP: 95W
Price: $163.04 from Amazon
Intel Core i7-870
Cores
4C / 8T
Clock
2.93 - 2.93 GHz
Socket
LGA1156
TDP
95W
Best price from Amazon
$163.04
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Overview
The Intel Core i7-870 offers 4 cores and 8 threads. 12MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1156 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Clocks run from 2.93GHz base to 2.93GHz boost.
Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Expect to pay around $163.04, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and fold its price into your running build total. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 95 W |
| CPU Cores | 4 |
| Socket | LGA1156 |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Threads | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 2.93 GHz |
| Microarchitecture | Nehalem |
| Integrated Graphics | None |
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