Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55

Zardon · Sep 8, 2009, 09:52 AM

Read The Review Here
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Today Intel are releasing CPUs based on the Nehalem architecture but with prices and specifications designed to appeal to mainstream consumers. Today we will be putting two of these models through their paces and comparing them to existing i7 CPUs as well as AMDs top Phenom 2 model and the best Core 2 CPU. In addition to that we will cover various memory configurations and throw a handful of the more interesting P55 based motherboards into the mix with two aftermarket coolers.

Featuring:
Core i5-750 and Core i7-870
P55 - Maximus III Formula
P55 - Intel DP55KG
P55 - Asus P7P55D Deluxe
P55 - ECS P55H-A Black Series
Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 8GB
G.Skill Trident DDR3-2000 4GB
Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 4GB
Cooler Master Hyper TX3
Thermalright MUX-120
X58 Comparison - Gigabyte GA EX58-UD3R

isaak · Sep 8, 2009, 02:25 PM

Massive review done here...great job!

I'm sure all sorts of benchmarks will be out soon but it would be interesting to see the comparatively priced i7 870 versus the i7 950.

When the price drops, I'm definately looking at one of those 870's

Kizo · Sep 8, 2009, 02:29 PM

I'm thinking better 860, since the difference is only 0.13 GHz, and can be found for even lower that its newegg price of 319$. Here is a link: Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

**kris23** · Sep 8, 2009, 03:32 PM

theyre heeeeere!.

The Captain · Sep 8, 2009, 06:01 PM

Meh, I'm a little underwhelmed. These processors didn't really bring anything new to the table. Their only real advantage in comparison to the larger i7s is a lower cost. I'm still waiting for the next big jump in processing power from Intel or AMD.

clanman · Sep 8, 2009, 08:58 PM

I think the price point is very competitive tbh. Great detailed review guys, took me an hour to read it all. cant even begin to comprehend the work involved

humonous · Sep 8, 2009, 09:00 PM

Christ what a review. thats insane work V3. top job !

RobertBruce · Sep 8, 2009, 10:34 PM

Another new socket? I smell kickbacks.

They look like great processors but didn't the original 920 turn out to be unlocked? I'd like to see it overclocked to the top speed of its own family line and then compared to the new processors.

brutusmaximus · Sep 8, 2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertBruce

They look like great processors but didn't the original 920 turn out to be unlocked? I'd like to see it overclocked to the top speed of its own family line and then compared to the new processors.

You want a 920 overclocked to what 4ghz-4.5ghz then compared against a reference speed core i5?

Why?

simonw · Sep 9, 2009, 02:47 PM

Nice to see that the cpu temps are better than the LGA1366 based i7s.

Cow_160483 · Sep 10, 2009, 11:01 AM

Very comprehensive review i was thinking of getting a i7 920 but after reading that i might as well save some money and get the i7 870

isaak · Sep 10, 2009, 11:15 AM

Kizo is right...860 is only 0.13ghz slower yet about (for me in AUD) $300 cheaper..

A Desire to Game · Oct 18, 2009, 06:30 AM

I would really like to see some i5 750 numbers on the Photoshop benchmark with Turbo Mode enabled. I need to know if I should get the i5 750 or the 955 BE, ASAP.

Thanks.

***Veridian3*** · Oct 18, 2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

I would really like to see some i5 750 numbers on the Photoshop benchmark with Turbo Mode enabled. I need to know if I should get the i5 750 or the 955 BE, ASAP.

Thanks.

HI, as the review was quite some time ago the system has been dismantled and components returned to manufacturers etc. If you want my opinion of which system would be better as an all round machine I would say the Intel.

A Desire to Game · Oct 18, 2009, 11:26 PM

Thanks Veridian. That's been the general consensus, but your opinion weighs more heavily. Thanks again.

Tipstaff · Oct 19, 2009, 01:45 AM

I'd have to agree with Veridian. Photoshop has always proven to run better on Intel processors. Be sure to have plenty of RAM too. Minimum 4GB. It'll run on less, but PS runs so much smoother the more RAM you give it. Plus if you have CS4, consider getting a 64bit OS as Photoshop CS4 has a 64bit executable, and you wouldn't think it, but it runs even smoother on it.

On the same note, you may want to consider getting the i7 850 instead of the i5 750. They both have 4 cores, but the i7 850 includes HyperThreading, so you get 4 cores, but 8 threads, it has 4mb more cache, and a higher clock rate for around $100 more.

A Desire to Game · Oct 20, 2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tipstaff

On the same note, you may want to consider getting the i7 850 instead of the i5 750. They both have 4 cores, but the i7 850 includes HyperThreading, so you get 4 cores, but 8 threads, it has 4mb more cache, and a higher clock rate for around $100 more.

i7 860?

Tipstaff · Oct 21, 2009, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Desire to Game

i7 860?

Sorry about that. I said i7 850, but I meant i7 860.

Oh, and just in case you miss my response in the other thread HERE:

...... I would go with an i7 860 instead of the i5 750. Higher clock rate, more threads, and more cache. And, when compared to the i7 920, I've seen benchmarks for i7 860, and I still have to wonder why Intel put that chip out as it's faster than an i7 920 on a cheaper platform. Not to mention the fact that it uses 1/3 less power. Check it out HERE.

Save your money, and go with the i7 860

Sep 8, 2009, 09:52 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 177	Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Read The Review Here ________________ Today Intel are releasing CPUs based on the Nehalem architecture but with prices and specifications designed to appeal to mainstream consumers. Today we will be putting two of these models through their paces and comparing them to existing i7 CPUs as well as AMDs top Phenom 2 model and the best Core 2 CPU. In addition to that we will cover various memory configurations and throw a handful of the more interesting P55 based motherboards into the mix with two aftermarket coolers. *Featuring:* Core i5-750 and Core i7-870 P55 - Maximus III Formula P55 - Intel DP55KG P55 - Asus P7P55D Deluxe P55 - ECS P55H-A Black Series Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 8GB G.Skill Trident DDR3-2000 4GB Kingston HyperX DDR3-2000 4GB Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Thermalright MUX-120 X58 Comparison - Gigabyte GA EX58-UD3R

Sep 8, 2009, 02:25 PM	#2
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 108 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Massive review done here...great job! I'm sure all sorts of benchmarks will be out soon but it would be interesting to see the comparatively priced i7 870 versus the i7 950. When the price drops, I'm definately looking at one of those 870's

Sep 8, 2009, 02:29 PM	#3
Kizo HHs Valve fanatic/C++ dev Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 278 Rep Power: 70 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 I'm thinking better 860, since the difference is only 0.13 GHz, and can be found for even lower that its newegg price of 319$. Here is a link: Newegg.com - Intel Core i7 860 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Sep 8, 2009, 03:32 PM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 theyre heeeeere!. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Sep 8, 2009, 06:01 PM	#5
The Captain HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 199 Rep Power: 59	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Meh, I'm a little underwhelmed. These processors didn't really bring anything new to the table. Their only real advantage in comparison to the larger i7s is a lower cost. I'm still waiting for the next big jump in processing power from Intel or AMD.

Sep 8, 2009, 08:58 PM	#6
clanman DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 152 Rep Power: 32	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 I think the price point is very competitive tbh. Great detailed review guys, took me an hour to read it all. cant even begin to comprehend the work involved

Sep 8, 2009, 09:00 PM	#7
humonous DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 164 Rep Power: 43	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Christ what a review. thats insane work V3. top job !

Sep 8, 2009, 10:34 PM	#8
RobertBruce HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 255 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Another new socket? I smell kickbacks. They look like great processors but didn't the original 920 turn out to be unlocked? I'd like to see it overclocked to the top speed of its own family line and then compared to the new processors.

Sep 9, 2009, 02:47 PM	#10
simonw HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HK Posts: 312 Rep Power: 42 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Nice to see that the cpu temps are better than the LGA1366 based i7s.

Sep 10, 2009, 11:01 AM	#11
Cow_160483 HH's only cow moooooo... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: BOTSWANA Posts: 6,687 Rep Power: 280 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Very comprehensive review i was thinking of getting a i7 920 but after reading that i might as well save some money and get the i7 870 __________________ Decode! Muhahahahah!

Sep 10, 2009, 11:15 AM	#12
isaak HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,253 Rep Power: 108 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Kizo is right...860 is only 0.13ghz slower yet about (for me in AUD) $300 cheaper..

Oct 18, 2009, 06:30 AM	#13
A Desire to Game HardwareHeaven Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 279 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 I would really like to see some i5 750 numbers on the Photoshop benchmark with Turbo Mode enabled. I need to know if I should get the i5 750 or the 955 BE, ASAP. Thanks. __________________ Three is my new favorite number. (SATA III, USB 3.0, and triple channel memory)

Oct 18, 2009, 11:26 PM	#15
A Desire to Game HardwareHeaven Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 279 Rep Power: 29 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 Thanks Veridian. That's been the general consensus, but your opinion weighs more heavily. Thanks again. __________________ Three is my new favorite number. (SATA III, USB 3.0, and triple channel memory)

Oct 19, 2009, 01:45 AM	#16
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	Re: Intel Core i5-750 , I7 870 and P55 I'd have to agree with Veridian. Photoshop has always proven to run better on Intel processors. Be sure to have plenty of RAM too. Minimum 4GB. It'll run on less, but PS runs so much smoother the more RAM you give it. Plus if you have CS4, consider getting a 64bit OS as Photoshop CS4 has a 64bit executable, and you wouldn't think it, but it runs even smoother on it. On the same note, you may want to consider getting the i7 850 instead of the i5 750. They both have 4 cores, but the i7 850 includes HyperThreading, so you get 4 cores, but 8 threads, it has 4mb more cache, and a higher clock rate for around $100 more. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.