i7-3520M vs i7-860S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-860S
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 82 Watt
1.44
Core i7-3520M
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.80
+25%

Core i7-3520M outperforms Core i7-860S by a significant 25% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21942017
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.06no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency1.664.86
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)3 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$422$346

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M 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 speed2.53 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nm22 nm
Die size296 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M 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,LGA1156FCPGA988, FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)82 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® AVX
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bitno data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-860S 1.44
i7-3520M 1.80
+25%

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.

i7-860S 2280
i7-3520M 2867
+25.7%

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.

i7-860S 424
i7-3520M 572
+34.9%

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.

i7-860S 1286
+10.5%
i7-3520M 1164

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.44 1.80
Recency 7 January 2010 3 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 45 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 82 Watt 35 Watt

i7-860S has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i7-3520M, on the other hand, has a 25% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 134.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3520M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-860S in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-860S is a desktop processor while Core i7-3520M is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-860S and Core i7-3520M, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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