The Core i7-870S processor from Intel was officially introduced to the market :year_text. The chip is manufactured using a 45 nm process node and is designed for installation in the compatible motherboards socket. Multitasking is implemented through 4 cores and 8 computing threads, which is sufficient for comfortable work. In standard mode, the chip operates at 2.7 GHz. Thanks to dynamic overclocking technologies, the maximum frequency rises to 3.6 GHz. The L3 smart cache size is 8 MB, which positively affects the overall system responsiveness. The TDP level for this model is set within 82 W. While Core i7-870S is not positioned as a flagship gaming solution, it is quite capable of handling popular games at medium settings when combined with a discrete graphics card.