Celeron G1101 vs i7-860

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-860
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.89
+178%
Celeron G1101
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 73 Watt
0.68

Core i7-860 outperforms Celeron G1101 by a whopping 178% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19822735
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.190.97
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency1.880.88
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Clarkdale (2010−2011)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$85

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Celeron G1101 has 411% better value for money than i7-860.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz0.27 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)2 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm32 nm
Die size296 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors774 million382 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 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,LGA1156FCLGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt73 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2no data
vProno data-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bit36 Bit
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16.38 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s17 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data2

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes161

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
+178%
Celeron G1101 0.68

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
+176%
Celeron G1101 1086

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.89 0.68
Recency 8 September 2009 7 January 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 45 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 73 Watt

i7-860 has a 177.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

Celeron G1101, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 30.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-860 is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron G1101 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-860 and Celeron G1101, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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