Ultra 9 288V vs i7-860

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-860
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.89
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.44
+558%

Core Ultra 9 288V outperforms Core i7-860 by a whopping 558% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1980624
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Power efficiency1.8739.04
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm3 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AArc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-860 1.89
Ultra 9 288V 12.44
+558%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-860 3001
Ultra 9 288V 19761
+558%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 12.44
Recency 8 September 2009 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 45 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 30 Watt

Ultra 9 288V has a 558.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, 100% more physical cores, a 1400% more advanced lithography process, and 216.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 9 288V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-860 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-860 is a desktop processor while Core Ultra 9 288V is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-860 and Core Ultra 9 288V, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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