Intel Core i7-2860QM
Benchmarks & Specs

The Intel Core i7-2860QM was once a top-of-the-line notebook processor. It was based on the Sandy Bridge architecture, known for its efficiency. This mobile processor offered four physical cores and eight threads simultaneously. This enabled very good multitasking ability for its time. Many users at the time appreciated the offered computing power for everyday tasks.

Even today, it can still suffice for simple office work. It had 8 MB of Level 3 Cache, which helped with the speed. Manufacturing was done in the advanced 32-nm process at Intel. An integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics unit complemented the package. This offered solid performance for media playback and light games.

For its era, this chip was a strong all-rounder. It proved that mobile systems could be very powerful. We were surprised at how well it proved itself in the long term. The maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s supported the overall performance. Overall, the Intel Core i7-2860QM was a smart choice. It offered a good balance of power and efficiency.

• Sandy Bridge Architecture
• Four Cores and Eight Threads
• Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
• 8 MB Level 3 Cache