Pentium G860

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Pentium G860

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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 Pentium G860 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,486 Rank: 1297
Rank Name Score Visual
1293 A8-7670K 4,492
+0.1%
1294 Pentium G2030 4,491
+0.1%
1295 Athlon II X2 265 4,489
+0.1%
1296 Celeron G4930T 4,488
+0%
1297 Pentium G860 4,486
1298 Celeron G1630 4,486
+0%
1299 PRO A10-9700E 4,486
+0%
1300 Core i7-920 4,483
-0.1%
1301 A10-7870K 4,483
-0.1%
1302 Core i3-2100 4,483
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Pentium G860 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,380 Rank: 1505
Rank Name Score Visual
1501 Phenom II X3 705e 4,382
+0%
1502 Intel Core i3-380M 4,381
+0%
1503 Core M3-7Y30 4,380
+0%
1504 Pentium G3240 4,380
+0%
1505 Pentium G860 4,380
1506 Athlon II X4 620 4,379
+-0%
1507 Celeron G1630 4,379
+-0%
1508 Athlon II X4 600e 4,379
+-0%
1509 Core i7-2677M 4,378
+-0%
1510 Core i7-2670QM 4,378
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Pentium G860 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,556 Rank: 1245
Rank Name Score Visual
1241 Core i5-2300 4,559
+0.1%
1242 Core i3-4000M 4,558
+0%
1243 Celeron G1630 4,558
+0%
1244 Xeon X5650 4,556
+0%
1245 Pentium G860 4,556
1246 Xeon E3-1225 4,556
+0%
1247 Pentium G3250T 4,555
+-0%
1248 Xeon E5-2650L v4 4,553
-0.1%
1249 Core i7-990X 4,553
-0.1%
1250 Core i5-2500 4,550
-0.1%

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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 Pentium G860 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,512 Rank: 1444
Rank Name Score Visual
1440 Athlon II X4 610e 4,513
+0%
1441 A6-6310 4,513
+0%
1442 Core i5-2415M 4,512
+0%
1443 Celeron 3965U 4,512
+0%
1444 Pentium G860 4,512
1445 Athlon II X3 460 4,512
+0%
1446 A6-6400K 4,512
+0%
1447 A4-7210 4,512
+0%
1448 Phenom II X3 B73 4,512
+0%
1449 Phenom II X3 705e 4,512
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Pentium G860 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,477 Rank: 1470
Rank Name Score Visual
1466 Phenom II X2 560 4,478
+0%
1467 A6-3420M 4,478
+0%
1468 Pentium G3220T 4,478
+0%
1469 Celeron G1830 4,477
+0%
1470 Pentium G860 4,477
1471 Pentium G850 4,477
+0%
1472 Pentium G2010 4,477
+0%
1473 Athlon II X2 270 4,477
+0%
1474 Core i3-4030U 4,477
+0%
1475 A8-4500M 4,477
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Pentium G860 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,499 Rank: 1408
Rank Name Score Visual
1404 Pentium G850 4,500
+0%
1405 Athlon II X4 630 4,500
+0%
1406 A6-3620 4,500
+0%
1407 Celeron 3965U 4,499
+0%
1408 Pentium G860 4,499
1409 Pentium G840 4,499
+0%
1410 Xeon E5504 4,499
+0%
1411 Core i3-3217U 4,499
+0%
1412 Celeron G1840T 4,499
+0%
1413 Celeron G1820T 4,499
+0%

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Pentium G860 Details

The Intel Pentium G860, launched in September 2011, is a dual-core desktop processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture, designed for entry-level computing tasks. As of early 2026, it is a legacy device, long since surpassed by modern CPUs in both performance and feature set. Despite its age, the G860 still holds relevance for users with basic computing needs or in systems where upgrading is not feasible. It operates at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz with a locked multiplier, meaning overclocking is not possible, and it features a 32 nm manufacturing process with 504 million transistors. The processor supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1333 MHz, with a maximum system memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 21 GB/s. It uses the FCLGA1155 socket and has a TDP of 65 W, making it energy-efficient for its time.

Equipped with Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge), the integrated GPU runs at a base frequency of 850 MHz and can boost to 1100 MHz, supporting up to two displays. While the graphics performance is minimal by today's standards, it enables basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. The processor supports a range of instruction sets, including AVX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance security and virtual machine performance. It also includes Intel’s Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST) for power management and supports ECC memory, though only in certain configurations.

In benchmark testing, the Pentium G860 scores 4486 overall, placing it at #1297 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4556 (#1244) and a multicore score of 4380 (#1503). These results position it below many modern low-end CPUs and even some mid-range processors from the early 2010s. It performs similarly to the Celeron G3900T and Athlon II X4 620, yet trails behind the Core i5-520M and Xeon E5-2648L v4 in single-core performance. Its multicore performance is notably weaker than most current processors, particularly when compared to the top 50 in the multicore ranking, where scores exceed 8,000.

While the Pentium G860 was a capable entry-level CPU for its era, it now serves as a niche option for budget builds or retro computing. Its limited performance, lack of modern features like AVX2, and absence of support for newer memory types make it unsuitable for modern applications. For users seeking better performance, even a modest modern processor would offer a significant leap in both speed and efficiency. As of February 2026, the G860 remains a relic of a bygone era, useful only in systems where its constraints are not a limiting factor.
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Intel Pentium G860

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Pentium G860
Model Number: G860
Cores: 2
Threads: 2
Base Frequency: 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 30x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 65 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

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: 12
PCIe Configuration: 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 131 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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