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Intel Core i7-860 Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i7-860 was released in Q3/2009 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket LGA 1156. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-860 achieved a result of 552 points (single-core) or 2,039 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-860
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i7 800 (6)
Architecture:	Lynnfield
Technology:	45 nm
Segment:	Desktop
Generation:	1
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-860 has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860 is 2.80 GHz (3.46 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.46 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i7-860 has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-860 has the no iGPU installed, which has -- streaming multiprocessors (-- shaders).

GPU name:	no iGPU
GPU frequency:
GPU (Turbo):	No turbo
Compute units:	--
Shader:	--
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:

Max. displays:
Generation:	--
Direct X:	--
Technology:
Max. GPU Memory:	--
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	No
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	No
VC-1:	No
JPEG:	No

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-860 supports a maximum of 16 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 17.1 GB/s.

DDR3-1066	17.1 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i7-860 has a TDP of 95 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	95 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-860 is made in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache.

Technology:	45 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	LGA 1156
L2-Cache:	1.00 MB
L3-Cache:	8.00 MB
AES-NI:	No
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Release date:	Q3/2009
Release price:	305 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-860
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz (3.46 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-860 have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

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Geekbench 5.4.4 (8 GB DDR3-1333), Windows 10 Pro

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i3-540 2C 4T @ 3.06 GHz	470
	Intel Pentium G2010 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	470
	Intel Core i3-3220T 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	465
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz	462
	Intel Atom C5325 8C 8T @ 2.40 GHz	462
	Intel Core i7-860S 4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz	451
	Intel Xeon E5450 4C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	448

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Pentium G4560 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1547
	Intel Core i7-870 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	1541
	Intel Pentium Gold G6400T 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1515
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	1490
	Intel Core i7-880 4C 8T @ 3.06 GHz	1478
	Intel Core i7-875K 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	1425
	Intel Pentium G4600T 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1425

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Celeron G1630 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	555
	Intel Xeon E7-4820 v2 8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz	554
	AMD FX-4320 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	553
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 3.46 GHz	552
	AMD FX-6350 6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz	549
	Intel Pentium G2010 2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz	548
	Intel Celeron G1820 2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz	541

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i3-7100 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	2076
	Intel Core i3-4370 2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	2071
	Intel Core i3-6100 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	2064
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	2039
	Intel Pentium Gold G6400E 2C 4T @ 3.80 GHz	2036
	Intel Core i7-870S 4C 8T @ 2.66 GHz	2034
	Intel Pentium G4560 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	2027

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Phenom II X4 900e 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	2990
	Intel Core i7-940 4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz	2989
	Intel Core i5-2405S 4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz	2982
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	2962
	AMD A8-6600K 4C 4T @ 4.20 GHz	2959
	Intel Core i5-3470T 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	2954
	Intel Core i3-10100Y 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	2953

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-4440 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1327
	Intel Core i7-930 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	1322
	Intel Core i5-2500 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1313
	Intel Core i7-860 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	1310
	Intel Core i5-3450 4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1303
	AMD FX-8300 8C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	1289
	AMD FX-8150 8C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	1287

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,866 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,800 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,508 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,475 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
742 entries

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