Intel Core i7-860 Ashes of the Singularity Benchmarks - Can Core i7-860 Run Ashes of the Singularity?

High-end Desktop processor released in 2009 with 4 cores and 8 threads. With base clock at 2.8GHz, max speed at 3.46GHz, and a 95W power rating. Core i7-860 is based on the Lynnfield 45nm family and part of the Core i7 series.
Price 54.8%
Speed %
Productivity %
Gaming %

Core i7-860 - 1080p - RX 460 - Ashes of the Singularity Benchmarks

FX-8300
24.8
Core i7-3770K
23
Core i7-3770
23
Core i7-3820
23
Core i7-3770S
23
Core i7-3930K
17.1
FX-8350
16.7
FX-8150
16.5
FX-8320
16.4
FX-8140
16.4
Core i7-2600K
16.1
Core i7-2600
16.1
Core i7-980
16.1
Core i7-970
16.1
Core i7-2700K
16.1
FX-8100
15.4
FX-8120
15.4
Core i7-975
15.1
Core i7-965
15.1
Core i7-940
15.1
Core i7-950
15.1
Core i7-860
15.1
Core i7-960
15.1
Core i7-2600S
15.1
Core i7-880
15.1
Core i7-875K
15.1
Core i7-870
15.1
Phenom II X6 1090T
14.7
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
14.7
Phenom II X6 1075T
14.7
Phenom II X6 1055T
14.7
Phenom II X6 1100T
14.7
Phenom II X6 1065T
14.7
Phenom II X6 1100T BE
14.7
Core i7-870S
14.3
Core i7-860S
14.3
Core i7-930
14.3
Core i7-920
14.3
Core 2 Quad Q9505
13.8
Phenom II X4 920
13.8
Core 2 Quad Q9650
13.8
Core 2 Quad Q9550
13.8
Phenom II X6 1035T
13.8
Core 2 Quad Q9450
13.8
Core 2 Quad Q9400
13.8
Phenom II X6 1045T
13.8
Phenom II X4 955
13.8
Phenom II X6 1090T Black
13.8
Phenom II X4 925
13.8
Phenom II X6 1100T Black
13.8
Phenom II X4 945
13.8
Phenom II X4 970
13.8
Phenom II X4 850
13.8
Phenom II X4 980
13.8
Phenom II X4 B99
13.8
Phenom II 42 TWKR Black Edition
13.8
Phenom II X4 975
13.8
Phenom II X4 830
13.8
Phenom II X4 940
13.8
Phenom II X4 B95
13.8
Phenom II X4 B93
13.8
Phenom II X4 820
13.8
Phenom II X4 965
13.8
Phenom II X4 965 Black (140W)
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q6600 (95W)
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q6600
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q6700
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q9400S
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q9505S
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q9550S
12.9
Phenom II X4 965 Black
12.9
Phenom II X4 805
12.9
Phenom II X4 970 Black
12.9
Phenom II X4 980 Black
12.9
Core 2 Quad Q8400
12.9
Phenom II X4 810
12.9
Phenom II X4 910
12.9
Phenom II X4 B97
12.9
Phenom II X4 960T
12.9
Phenom II X2 B59
12.4
Phenom II X4 955 Black
12.1
Phenom X4 9500
12.1
Phenom II X4 940 Black
12.1
Phenom X4 9600
12.1
Phenom II X4 905e
12.1
Phenom II X4 900e
12.1
Phenom II X4 910e
12.1
Phenom II X4 840T
12.1
Phenom II X4 840
11.2
Phenom X4 9750B
11.2
Phenom X4 9850B
11.2
Phenom X4 9600B
11.2
Phenom X4 9550
11.2
Phenom X4 9650
11.2
Phenom X3 8600
10.7
Phenom X3 8650
10.7
Phenom X3 8550
10.7
Phenom II X4 960T Black
10.4
Phenom X3 8850
9.9
Phenom X3 8750
9.9
Phenom X3 8400
9.9
Core2 Duo E6700
9.3
Core 2 Duo E6600
9.3
Core 2 Duo E6700
9.3
Core 2 Duo E6750
9.3
Core 2 Duo E6850
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 5000+
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 5200+
9.3
Core 2 Duo E8500
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 5400+
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 6000+
9.3
Core 2 Duo E7500
9.3
Core 2 Duo E7600
9.3
Core 2 Duo E8600
9.3
Core 2 Duo E4700
9.3
Athlon 64 X2 5800+
9.3
Athlon 64 FX-74
8.5
Athlon 64 FX-72
8.5
Pentium D 960
8.5
Pentium D 940
8.5
Pentium D 950
8.5
Athlon 64 FX-60
8.5
Athlon 64 FX-62
8.5
Athlon 64 X2 FX-60
8.5

The Core i7-860 GPU ranks between the Core i7-950 and Core i7-960 in the gaming rig hierarchy. It's 0% less powerful than the Core i7-950 but still offers 0% more juice than the Core i7-960 for those epic gaming sessions. When it comes to fragging, the Core i7-860 leaves the Phenom II X6 1100T in the dust with a comfortable 2.7% lead in FPS. With its performance, the Core i7-860 snags the 22nd spot on the leaderboard. The more affordable 6-core Phenom II X6 1100T delivers a solid punch in the gaming benchmarks, and with a price tag of ~$255.45, its higher score is thanks to those additional threads. All in all, the Core i7-860 stands out as a top-tier performer with its 4 cores and 8 threads in the gaming benchmark arena.

Intel Vs AMD: Which CPU is Best?

Jul 12, 2020 - A rivalry for the ages, and a question often asked and wondered about. Whenever you want to build or upgrade your PC, you have to make a decision: Buy an Intel or AMD processor?

Impact of RAM Size and Speed on Gaming Benchmarks

Jul 5, 2020 - Does RAM size and speed affect your gaming performance? should you invest in a high performance RAM kit? Find out here.

Who Is Lilith and What Terrifies Us About This Diablo Demon?

Jul 24, 2023 No evil entity is more scary than Lilith herself, shrouded in darkness.

Why You Should Always Buy a Mid-to-High-Range Gaming PC?

Jun 23, 2020 - Mid- and high-range builds perform very well for their price, and are better than the entry-level in terms of power, longevity, and reliability, and they offer more bang for your buck especially when looking at their price-by-year advantage.

Should you buy a Pre-Built PC or a Custom PC?

Jun 11, 2020 - Pre-built systems are an attractive option for those who are less concerned with the minute details of every component in their build. Building your own PC is the best solution for those who want full control over every aspect of their build. It provides the most thorough customization options, from the CPU to the fans and lighting.

How to use CPUAgent To Find The Right CPU

Jun 2, 2020 - How to find the Right CPU? Whether you’re building or upgrading a PC, the processor matters a lot. CPUAgent is the right tool to help you find and choose the right CPU for your needs.

RTX 3070 with 10600k vs 3700x Bottleneck Comparison

Sep 03, 2020 - Save your CPU money and invest it in a powerful GPU instead. So, which affordable yet powerfulrt CPU strikes the best performance-price balance with the NVIDIA RTX 3070?

10600K vs 3600X: Battle of the mid-range CPUs

May 23, 2020 - The best performance to price value mid-range cpus are here. Find out more in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i5-10600K vs Ryzen 5 3600X's capabilities.

10700K vs 3700X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 22, 2020 - Which one is worth it, Core i7-10700K or Ryzen 7 3700X? Find out in this comprehensive review and summary of the Core i7-10700K vs Ryzen 7 3700X's capabilities.

10900K vs 3900X: Specs, 80+ Game Benchmarks, Bottleneck, and Streaming Analysis

May 21, 2020 - 10 cores vs 12 cores. Top-of-the-line very high-end cpus duke it out.

2500K vs 3570K vs 4670K vs 6600K vs 7600K vs 8600K vs 9600K vs 10600K: Should you consider upgrading?

May 21, 2020 - In this massive comparison across 8 generations of Intel Core i5 series CPUs, we explore the performance improvements by generation and whether it is reasonable or not to upgrade to Intel's latest.

Critics Reviews