Intel Core i7-860 | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-860 and the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 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 9 7945HX which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2023. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
Intel Core i7 800 (6) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 7045 (6) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Lynnfield | Architecture | Dragon Range (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 9 7945HX clocks with 2.50 GHz (5.40 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
3.46 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.40 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 610M |
GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 6 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 2 |
-- | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 8 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 610M |
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 / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
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 9 7945HX supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 28 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 110.3 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-860 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is 55 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 9 7945HX |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 55 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 75 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | 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 9 7945HX is at 80.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX |
45 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
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 | FL1 |
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 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
@ 0.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 5.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
16C 32T @ 2.50 GHz |
Intel Core i7-860
2.80 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
32,788 CB R23 MC @ 134 W |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-860 | AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX |
Unknown | Unknown |