Intel Core i7-860 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-860 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-860 4 core processor released in Q3/2009 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 (70) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7040 (21) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-860 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.46 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H clocks with 3.80 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 3.80 GHz |
3.46 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.25 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD dedicated AI XDNA Technology |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 3 |
Technology | 4 nm | |
Max. displays | 4 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-860, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H supports a maximum of 256 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 120.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR5-5600, LPDDR5-6400, LPDDR5X-7500 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 120.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-860 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is 54 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 54 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 60 W |
-- | TDP down | 35 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-860 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is at 24.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
45 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1156 | Socket | FP8 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q3/2009 | Release date | Q1/2023 |
305 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 4.25 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840H
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-860 | AMD Ryzen 7 7840H |
Unknown | Unknown |