| Essentials | ||
| Status | Launched | |
| Launch Date | Q3'09 | |
| Processor Number | i7-860 | |
| # of Cores | 4 | |
| # of Threads | 8 | |
| Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 3.46 GHz | |
| Intel® Smart Cache | 8 MB | |
| DMI | 2.5 GT/s | |
| Instruction Set | 64-bit | |
| Instruction Set Extensions | SSE4.2 | |
Embedded Options Available
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Yes | |
| Lithography | 45 nm | |
| Max TDP | 95 W | |
| VID Voltage Range | 0.6500V-1.4000V | |
| Memory Specifications | ||
| Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type) | 16 GB | |
| Memory Types | DDR3-1066/1333 | |
| # of Memory Channels | 2 | |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
| Physical Address Extensions | 36-bit | |
| ECC Memory Supported ‡
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No | |
| Package Specifications | ||
| Max CPU Configuration | 1 | |
| TCASE | 72.7°C | |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
| Processing Die Size | 296 mm2 | |
| # of Processing Die Transistors | 774 million | |
| Sockets Supported | LGA1156 | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | See MDDS | |