Intel Core i7 860 Processor 2.80 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I7-860BOX

by Intel

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7 x 4 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002KQ5KE8
• Item model number: BX80605I7860
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 8, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Intel Core i7-860 processor is the midrange iteration of Intel's flagship i7 family. It combines the power of four 2.80 GHz computing cores into a single processor, guaranteeing enough processing power for the most demanding applications. With 8 MB of smart cache, the Core i7-860 processor ensures that you get maximum responsiveness from your system, even when several intensive programs run simultaneously. Compatible with motherboards based on the Intel X58 Express chipset, the Core i7-860 processor takes your computing and gaming experience to the next level.

Intel Core i7-860 Processor features: Four 2.80 GHz cores for better multitasking and multithreaded performance. 8 MB of smart cache. Integrated memory controller delivers higher memory bandwidth. Turbo Boost Technology allows for extra processing speed.

With four cores in one processor, users will experience better multitasking and multithreaded performance.

The Intel Core i7-860 processor delivers outstanding performance for demanding tasks. View larger.

Powerful New Microarchitecture Eliminates Slowdown
With the Intel Core i7-860 processor, Intel engineers have introduced a radical new style of architecture. They replaced the front side bus -- a longtime staple of processor design -- with a new interconnect technology called Direct Media Interface (DMI). Using DMI, the Core i7-860 processor achieves superior levels of bandwidth, and can use its four computing cores to their maximum potential.

To put it simply, users will enjoy faster and more streamlined processing than ever before. Your computer will handle multiple projects and applications without the slowdown you'd experience with a lesser processor.

Extremely intensive programs like high-definition media editors will run more smoothly and responsively. And you'll be able to experience next-generation games without frame-rate hiccups and slowdowns.

New Technologies Boost Performance
The Intel Core i7-860 processor also makes use of several other cutting-edge technologies:

• Turbo Boost Technology allows the processor to run up to 133 MHz faster when it's operating below power/thermal limits.
• Hyper-threading Technology enables more efficient use of processor resources, making the most of highly threaded software like media players and next-generation games.
• Smart Cache Memory increases available RAM resources, leading to less lag while multi-tasking.

Media Editing and Sharing Easier than Ever
Whether editing high-definition videos, touching up family photos, or splicing up music, the Intel Core i7-860 processor provides the processing power needed. The processor's four cores are optimized to keep up with the most advanced digital editing software. It also accelerates DVD encoding and compression, allowing you to easily share your HD home videos with everyone.

Unparalleled Gaming Performance
With the advent of next-generation games, PC gaming is more immersive than ever. The latest games are taking advantage of multi-threaded programming, allowing for more realistic graphics, physics, and artificial intelligence (AI). But you'll need more than just a good graphics card with high GPU output to fully experience all these effects. Underlying the visual realism and advanced AI scripts are thousands of high-speed calculations that your CPU must process.

Fortunately, the Intel Core i7-860 processor is specifically designed to handle these calculations. Using multi-thread architecture, it has the ability to process thousands of graphical characteristics at once, resulting in a smooth and lag-free experience. Intel worked closely with CryTek -- the developers of the advanced game engine behind such games as Crysis and Far Cry -- to guarantee that gamers have an immersive and lifelike experience.

The Intel Core i7-860 processor is backed by a three-year limited warranty.

Intel Core i7-800 and Core i5-700 Processor Series
	Core i7-870 Processor	Core i7-860 Processor	Core i5-750 Processor
Processor Frequency	2.93 GHz	2.80 GHz	2.66 GHz
Intel Smart Cache	8 MB	8 MB	8 MB
Intel Turbo Boost Technology	Single-core performance up to 3.6 GHz	Single-core performance up to 3.46 GHz	Single-core performance up to 3.2 GHz
Number of Simultaneous Threads	8 (With Intel HT Technology)	8 (With Intel HT Technology)	4
Processor Integrated Memory Controller	Yes	Yes	Yes
Number of Memory Channels	2 (DDR3 1333 MHz)	2 (DDR3 1333 MHz)	2 (DDR3 1333 MHz)
Intel P55 Chipset Motherboards	DP55KG, DP55SB, DP55WG, DP55WB	DP55KG, DP55SB, DP55WG, DP55WB	DP55KG, DP55SB, DP55WG, DP55WB
Socket	LGA1156	LGA1156	LGA1156

Product Description

Specifications: Mfr Part Number: BX80605I7860, Process Type: Intel Core i7 Processor i7-860, Frequency: 2.80 GHz, Bus Speed: 2.5 GT/s, Cache: 8 MB, Process: 45 nm, Socket: LGA 1156, Power Consumption: 95 W, Package: Retail, This processor is a Quad Core Processor, This processor supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology, This processor supports Hyper-Threading Technology, This processor supports Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology, This processor supports Enhanced Halt State (C1E), This processor supports Execute Disable Bit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Performance and Efficiency, November 25, 2009

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Robert M (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intel Core i7 860 Processor 2.80 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I7-860BOX (Personal Computers)

If you're looking high-performance CPU that is also energy efficient and doesn't cost an arm and a leg then look no further.

The i7 860 has all the horsepower you'll need for fast picture editing and even editing AVCHD videos. But what really is cool is how little power it uses when your only checking e-mail and on the web. I built my desktop PC with this CPU and a Gigabyte GA-P55A-UD4P mother, Corsair 620HX power supply and a Western Digital 640GB "Blue" HD. For light duty task like web browsing it consumes just 65 Watts! When it really kicks in high gear for serious number crunching it goes to 110 Watts. This is the result of Intel's Turbo technology that can turn off cores that are not in use. Plus if you give it a really good cooling system it can even drive the clock rate up to the thermal limit. This ability to save power is so important as it translates into less electricity, less wasted heat and noise and increased reliability. For me this was ideal since I wanted a computer that was super quiet when running basics tasks but had the muscle for demanding applications when needed.

This is a great CPU that will can handle anything you can through at it and won't be obsolete in a few years.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent CPU, March 22, 2010

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Chris K "Klemy" (Amherst, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intel Core i7 860 Processor 2.80 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I7-860BOX (Personal Computers)

Not a lot to say here. This is a great, powerful CPU that overclocks well. Easily can be pushed to 3.8Ghz on air cooling, while maintaining acceptable temperatures.

It was a huge upgrade over an E8400 (overclocked to 3.6Ghz), in gaming as well as multitasking in apps like Photoshop, Visual Studio, and SQL Server.

Turbo mode on these chips is excellent when using single thread apps. The performance of the Turbo mode is better than the 1366 socket brothers and sisters. If you're an avid overclocker, this means nothing, because you'll likely have that option turned off to manually handle it.

It's a beast of a chip that will definitely increase all of your benchmarks in an upgrade form previous technology.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TEN BUCKS OUT OF TEN!!, April 29, 2010

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Movieskinny "WayneG" (Chico,CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Intel Core i7 860 Processor 2.80 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I7-860BOX (Personal Computers)

I put together a new computer from scratch for the first time, instead of rebuilding existing units. I definitely needed to rebuild a few before trying this, BUT Intel and the other companies ARE making it much easier to do this. The major pieces are an Intel DP55SB Extreme mobo, i7 860 processor, 650wd-HD(64mb cache-6gbt/sec.), Creative X-Fi Titanium sound, Sony 7241 DVD-RW w/lightscribe, Win7pro64, 2x2gb Patriot Viper 1600 RAM(still have two empty slots), and Sapphire HD5750 card. I got a deal on a couple of pieces, and was able to put this together for $1,100, and saved $200 with some special deals I received, so really $1,400.

Amazon is an awesome place to put a computer together. My first DP55sb they shipped me had a big gash in the box, but not the brown outer box(?), and they took it right back. They sent me a new one OVERNIGHT!! I bought the w7x64ult, but got a w7pro64 for almost nothing from a friend, and shipped back the Ultimate to Amazon. They charged me a couple of dollars for the return shipping, cool. By the way, the only software items I've had any trouble loading were Microsoft products, 2006 Gears of War(runs super too), and 1998 Greetings Workshop. Still workin' on Greetings Workshop. Almost forgot, bluetooth took a little while to connect to printer. Was ridiculouly easy, but had never done it, and there isn't a lot of info on connection process. Embarassingly easy when you find it(taskbar).

Processor and fan combo went together and on the motherboard quite simply and easily, bam. Hard to imagine all that power in such a tiny little guy. The w7 experience rating for this system came in at 5.9, which is the basic limitations of the 650wd drive only. All other facets of the Windows Experience rating were 7.3 out of 7.9 possible points. Averaged together it was 7.0 out of 7.9. Who gets a 7.9, IBM's Blue Monster? This processor is fast with 4 cores and each one is hyperthreaded to a virtual 8 cores. The 2.8ghz can be clocked up to 3.46ghz. I haven't found anything yet that is challenging this unit past a yawn at 2.8ghz. The motherboard also comes with a very nice dashboard for tweaking and monitoring many items.

I went straight to one of my favorite quickie mini games, Half life2: Lost Coast, which has a video stress test to measure frames per second. My 3.2ghzHT XP Gateway with the ATIx1950 always came in at 28-35fps, and ran all the HL's just fine. I dialed it up on the new system and got a whopping 220fps! I had to put my glasses on to see if there really was a decimal point in there anywhere, WOW! I didn't realize I was this far behind in the computing world. The next game I loaded up was STALKER: SoC, and it did not disappoint me. I have never been able to get this game to run without plenty of chop suey. In fact, it looked so good on the HD5750/Intel combo that it did not even look like the same game. Windows 7 has so far run every game I through at it, except Call of Duty 2. Haven't found a fix yet.

I had one question, and Intel answered very expertly.

If you are thinking about building a computer, this setup worked nearly flawlessly for me, and I'm not a genius, but have some some basic working knowledge. The only two hitches came at start up. This DP55sb mobo will give you an error(digitally too) of 21. Which means that there is a problem with the RAM. I loaded the RAM on the 0/a+b slots, and who knew that it needed to be on the 0 and 1-a slots?! Right next to each other, and next to the processor. If I had loaded 4 pieces of RAM I never would have known. The next hiccup came when loading w7x64pro. The product key entry system is faulty! You'd think they would be paying a group junior high kids 8 bucks an hour to sit and load and reload the operating system all day to make sure that worked properly. This is a known issue, not just me. I will post the answer in the w7x64pro product page review. w7 is pretty cool, stable, and fast.