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Pentium G870

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2 Cores, 2 Threads @3.1 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≈ Q2 2014.

Average Bench: 52.4% (729th of 1442)

Based on 1,800 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G870 @ 3.10GHz
Poor: 41%Average: 52.4% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
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Desktop
Desktop 63%
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Workstation
Workstation 36%
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Average average bench

The Intel Pentium G870 averaged 47.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 80.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 75.2Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Pentium G870 is just 18.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Pentium G870 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 145Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 145Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 1,800 samples)
Rank 72952.4%
Min Avg Max
60 Memory 80.5 91.1
49.5 1-Core 75.2 82
75.1 2-Core 141 164
59.9% 98.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
93.8 4-Core 143 163
97.3 8-Core 145 163
19.2% 144 Pts
Min Avg Max
92.6 64-Core 145 163
9% 145 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
50.3% Above average
Memory 81.3
1-Core 51.3
2-Core 86
48% 72.9 Pts
4-Core 113
8-Core 126
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 120
7% 120 Pts
LGA1155, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 74.8
1-Core 77.8
2-Core 124
57% 92.1 Pts
4-Core 134
8-Core 115
17% 124 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
47.9% Average
Memory 72.3
1-Core 77.7
2-Core 141
58% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 138
8-Core 138
18% 138 Pts
64-Core 136
8% 136 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 100
54% 84.1 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 108
14% 107 Pts
64-Core 104
6% 104 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
45.2% Average
Memory 67.8
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 114
53% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 133
8-Core 134
18% 133 Pts
64-Core 133
8% 133 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
39.9% Below average
Memory 59.1
1-Core 39.5
2-Core 87.6
39% 62.1 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 150
17% 133 Pts
64-Core 149
9% 149 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 3.1 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
35.9% Below average
Memory 54.5
1-Core 69.2
2-Core 97.7
45% 73.8 Pts
4-Core 103
8-Core 101
14% 102 Pts
64-Core 75.5
5% 75.5 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 55%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Casper NIRVANA NOTEBOOK

CPU
Pentium G870Intel  $77Bench 52%, 1,800 samples1x
GPU
HD 4600 (Mobile 1.15 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 258,091 samples596x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples320x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples188x
SSD
PLUS 240GBSandiskBench 45%, 86,316 samples102x
MZNLF128HCHP-00000 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 6,038 samples84x
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples36x
RAM
CT102464BF160B.M16 2x8GBCrucialBench 51%, 9,135 samples130x
M2S8G64CB8HB5N-DI 1x8GBNanyaBench 30%, 565 samples80x
CT102464BF160B.M16 1x8GBCrucialBench 26%, 4,731 samples73x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 75% - Very good Total price: $77

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Pentium® Processor G870 (3M Cache, 3.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor NumberG870
# of Cores2
# of Threads2
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$82.00
Clock Speed3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP65 W
Expected DiscontinuanceQ3'2013

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics Base Frequency850 MHz
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoNo
InTru 3D TechNo
Clear Video HD TechNo
Intel InsiderNo
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsNo

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1155

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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