Core i7 860

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7 860

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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 860 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,602 Rank: 1189
Rank Name Score Visual
1185 Core i3-7020U 4,610
+0.2%
1186 Xeon X5687 4,607
+0.1%
1187 Xeon X3460 4,603
+0%
1188 Core i7-950 4,602
+0%
1189 Core i7 860 4,602
1190 Core i5-5200U 4,601
+-0%
1191 Xeon W3550 4,600
+-0%
1192 Xeon X5670 4,600
+-0%
1193 Core i3-3220 4,599
-0.1%
1194 Pentium G2130 4,598
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7 860 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,534 Rank: 1171
Rank Name Score Visual
1167 Pentium 967 4,540
+0.1%
1168 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,537
+0.1%
1169 Intel Core i3-7020U 4,537
+0.1%
1170 Core i3-4150 4,537
+0.1%
1171 Core i7 860 4,534
1172 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,533
+-0%
1173 Core i5-2400S 4,533
+-0%
1174 Xeon E5507 4,533
+-0%
1175 Phenom II X4 940 4,532
+-0%
1176 Xeon D-1518 4,531
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7 860 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,647 Rank: 1179
Rank Name Score Visual
1175 Xeon X5677 4,652
+0.1%
1176 Xeon X5660 4,650
+0.1%
1177 Core i3-2105 4,650
+0.1%
1178 Xeon D-1577 4,647
+0%
1179 Core i7 860 4,647
1180 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,646
+-0%
1181 Xeon X5680 4,645
+-0%
1182 Core i7-3537U 4,642
-0.1%
1183 Core i3-2120 4,641
-0.1%
1184 Core M-5Y70 4,640
-0.2%

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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 860 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7 860 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7 860 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i7 860 Details

Ranked #1188 in overall performance among 2060 processors, the Intel Core i7-860 presents a surprising benchmark profile for a processor released in the late 2000s. Despite being over 15 years old as of 2026, it still holds its own in certain workloads due to its advanced features for its time. The processor, built on Intel’s 45 nm process, was designed for mainstream desktops and features a quad-core, eight-thread configuration, leveraging Hyper-Threading technology to deliver efficient multitasking performance. With a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.46 GHz, it provides solid single-threaded responsiveness, reflected in its single-core score of 4647. However, its multicore performance, measured at 4534, reveals a more modest capability, placing it just behind several modern low-power processors that benefit from architectural improvements and higher memory bandwidth.

The Core i7-860 operates on the LGA1156 socket, supporting DDR3 1066/1333 memory with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s across two channels. Its 95 W TDP reflects a balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for desktop systems that demand reliable performance without excessive thermal output. The integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU features a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1250 MHz, capable of driving up to three displays, though it is no match for modern discrete graphics solutions.

Notable features include support for Intel’s AVX2, AES-NI, and a range of virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel vPro for enterprise environments. The processor also supports ECC memory, though this is limited to specific motherboard configurations. Despite its age, the Core i7-860 remains a capable mid-range CPU for legacy systems and light productivity tasks, particularly in environments where compatibility and cost-effectiveness are priorities. However, in today’s landscape dominated by multi-threaded workloads and high-performance computing, it is clearly outpaced by modern CPUs, as evidenced by its position well below the top 50 in both single-core and multicore rankings. As of March 2026, it serves best as a nostalgic or budget-friendly option rather than a competitive performer in current systems.
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Intel Core i7 860

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7 860
Model Number: i7-860
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Socket: LGA1156
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

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

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1250 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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