Intel Core i7-860 PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7-860 is a processor from Intel's Lynnfield architecture and belongs to their first generation Core i7 processors. It was launched in the first quarter of 2010 and was one of the leading processors of its time, especially for desktop computers.

The i7-860 is equipped with four physical cores and supports Hyper-Threading technology, which means it can handle up to eight threads simultaneously. This made it a powerful processor for multi-threaded workloads such as video editing, 3D modeling, and other demanding tasks.

The processor's base frequency is 2.8 GHz, but it can use Intel Turbo Boost technology to automatically increase the clock frequency up to 3.46 GHz when more performance is needed. This feature makes the i7-860 capable of handling both everyday tasks and more demanding applications with relative ease.

Another important aspect of the i7-860 is its 8MB L3 cache, which helps accelerate data access and improve performance in many applications. The processor also has an integrated graphics processor, although it wasn't particularly powerful for modern games or graphics-intensive workloads.

At the time of its launch, the i7-860 was a popular choice for users who needed a performance-oriented processor for their desktops. It was also known for being relatively affordable for the performance it offered, although it is now an older processor and has been replaced by significantly more powerful options in later generations.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Manufacturer: Intel
• Model: Core i7-860
• Speed: 2.8 GHz, (4.8 GT/s)
• Number of cores: 4 pcs
• L3 Cache: 8MB
• Manufacturing process: 45nm
• TDP: 95w
• Integrated graphics: No
• Processor socket: Intel 1156