Core i7-2860QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2860QM

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-2860QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,735 Rank: 1077
Rank Name Score Visual
1073 Core i5-7440HQ 4,737
+0%
1074 Celeron G4900T 4,737
+0%
1075 Core i5-2450P 4,737
+0%
1076 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,735
+0%
1077 Core i7-2860QM 4,735
1078 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,732
-0.1%
1079 Core i7-2760QM 4,732
-0.1%
1080 Xeon E5-2695 v2 4,731
-0.1%
1081 Xeon D-1527 4,728
-0.1%
1082 FX-4350 4,728
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2860QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,673 Rank: 998
Rank Name Score Visual
994 FX-8300 4,677
+0.1%
995 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,676
+0.1%
996 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,676
+0.1%
997 Pentium Gold G5600 4,673
+0%
998 Core i7-2860QM 4,673
999 FX-6300 4,673
+0%
1000 Xeon E3-1290 4,673
+0%
1001 FX-8370 4,671
+-0%
1002 Core i3-1005G1 4,670
-0.1%
1003 Core i7-3610QM 4,669
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2860QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,777 Rank: 1083
Rank Name Score Visual
1079 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,782
+0.1%
1080 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,780
+0.1%
1081 Core i5-2405S 4,780
+0.1%
1082 Xeon E5-2643 v2 4,778
+0%
1083 Core i7-2860QM 4,777
1084 Core i5-7300U 4,777
+0%
1085 Core i7-3687U 4,777
+0%
1086 Xeon W-2102 4,776
+-0%
1087 EPYC 7281 4,775
+-0%
1088 Pentium G3260 4,775
+-0%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-2860QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,610 Rank: 943
Rank Name Score Visual
939 Xeon W3570 4,613
+0.1%
940 Xeon X5570 4,613
+0.1%
941 Xeon X3470 4,612
+0%
942 Core i5-7400T 4,611
+0%
943 Core i7-2860QM 4,610
944 Core i5-6300HQ 4,609
+-0%
945 Core i5-2550K 4,608
+-0%
946 Core i7-2600S 4,608
+-0%
947 Core i7-875K 4,608
+-0%
948 Pentium Silver N6005 4,608
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2860QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,612 Rank: 870
Rank Name Score Visual
866 Core i5-4670 4,615
+0.1%
867 Core i7-4702MQ 4,615
+0.1%
868 Xeon E3-1225 v5 4,614
+0%
869 Core i7-8550U 4,614
+0%
870 Core i7-2860QM 4,612
871 Core i5-7440EQ 4,612
+0%
872 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,612
+0%
873 Core i7-3632QM 4,612
+0%
874 Xeon W3580 4,612
+0%
875 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,611
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2860QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,606 Rank: 951
Rank Name Score Visual
947 Core i7-6567U 4,607
+0%
948 Core i3-7100 4,607
+0%
949 Core i7-2960XM 4,607
+0%
950 Xeon W3580 4,607
+0%
951 Core i7-2860QM 4,606
952 Core i5-3475S 4,605
+-0%
953 Core i3-8121U 4,604
+-0%
954 Xeon E5645 4,604
+-0%
955 Atom C3858 4,603
-0.1%
956 Core i5-3340 4,603
-0.1%

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Core i7-2860QM Details

Released in September 2011, the Intel Core i7-2860QM stands as a notable example of mobile computing power from the early Sandy Bridge era. Designed for high-performance laptops, this processor was built on a 32 nm process and featured a dual-core architecture with Hyper-Threading, effectively delivering eight threads. Despite being over a decade old, the i7-2860QM remains relevant in historical comparisons due to its advanced features for its time, including Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 and integrated HD 3000 graphics. As of March 2026, its age places it far outside the current mainstream, but it still holds value in understanding the evolution of mobile CPUs.

The Core i7-2860QM operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz under load, depending on core count and thermal conditions. It features 8 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB. The processor uses the Socket G2 (rPGA988B) and has a 45 W TDP, making it suitable for performance-oriented notebooks without requiring extreme power consumption. Its microarchitecture, Sandy Bridge M, introduced significant improvements in instruction efficiency and integrated graphics performance over previous generations.

Integrated into the chip is Intel HD 3000 graphics, which includes 12 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz in burst mode. This GPU supports up to two displays and was considered capable for light gaming and multimedia tasks in its day. The processor also supports a range of technologies, including AES-NI, AVX, Hyper-Threading, and Intel's vPro and TXT features, enhancing security and virtualization performance. Its ability to handle advanced encryption and virtualization made it a favorite among enterprise and developer users.

In benchmark testing, the i7-2860QM achieved an Overall Score of 4735, placing it at #1076 among 2060 CPUs in the dataset. Its Singlecore Score of 4777 ranks it #1083, indicating strong per-thread performance, while its Multicore Score of 4673 places it at #997, showing solid multi-threaded capabilities. These scores reflect its strength in single-threaded applications and moderate multitasking, though it is outpaced by modern processors in both raw speed and efficiency. Compared to contemporary models like the Ryzen 3 2300U and Core i3-1005G1, the i7-2860QM holds a slight edge in performance, though it is surpassed by many current-generation CPUs.

Despite its age, the Core i7-2860QM served as a benchmark for mobile processors during its era, combining high clock speeds, efficient power management, and integrated graphics. Its design laid the groundwork for future mobile performance, and while it is no longer competitive in today's market, it remains a testament to Intel's engineering at the time. For users maintaining legacy systems or studying historical hardware performance, the i7-2860QM offers valuable insights into the progression of mobile computing.
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Intel Core i7-2860QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2860QM
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2860QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: FCBGA-1224 and rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $568.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1600 DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 23.84 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.16 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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