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Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz

Explore Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1329 and a single-thread rating of 1241. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark1,329
128 samples
Single Thread1,241
Overall rank#4,361
of 6,054
Reference price$67.64

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop processor with 2 cores and 2 threads. Its base clock is 3.1 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1329 and a single-thread rating of 1241. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz is a Desktop released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,329 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,329 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,241 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1155. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 2 threads, a 65 W reference TDP, a 1,329 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz?

Start with LGA1155 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Athlon II X3 405eAMD1,331 points
02Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHzThis CPU1,329 points
03Intel Pentium G630 @ 2.70GHzIntel1,329 points
04Intel Pentium G840 @ 2.80GHzIntel1,328 points
05AMD A4-6300B APUAMD1,328 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD A4-6300B APUAMD1,373 points
02Intel Pentium G840 @ 2.80GHzIntel1,244 points
03Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHzThis CPU1,241 points
04Intel Pentium G630 @ 2.70GHzIntel1,225 points
05AMD Athlon II X3 405eAMD973 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon II X3 405eAMD29.6 Mark/W
02Intel Pentium G870 @ 3.10GHzThis CPU20.4 Mark/W
05AMD A4-6300B APUAMD20.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
25,061.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
258.90
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
945.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
10.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,800.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
5,609.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
155.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,240.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2012
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads2 / 2
Base clock3.10 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L33 MB