Core i5-6300U vs Core i7-860

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-860
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
1.93
Core i5-6300U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.09
+8.3%

Core i5-6300U outperforms Core i7-860 by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18691801
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release dateSeptember 2009 (14 years ago)1 September 2015 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$229$281
Current price$80 (0.3x MSRP)$552 (2x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz3 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)3 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm299 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors774 million1750 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U 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,LGA1156FCBGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVXno data+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSXno data+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPXno data+
Identity Protectionno data+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 520
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Videono data+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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 1.93
i5-6300U 2.09
+8.3%

Core i5-6300U outperforms Core i7-860 by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-860 2991
i5-6300U 3230
+8%

Core i5-6300U outperforms Core i7-860 by 8% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-860 445
i5-6300U 587
+31.9%

Core i5-6300U outperforms Core i7-860 by 32% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-860 1464
+11.5%
i5-6300U 1313

Core i7-860 outperforms Core i5-6300U by 12% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.93 2.09
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Cost $229 $281
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 15 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U.

Note that Core i7-860 is a desktop processor while Core i5-6300U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-860 and Core i5-6300U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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