The Core i7-860 is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$384.72 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-860
- Up to 72% cheaper – CA$150.28 vs CA$535.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 47% less energy – 95 vs 180 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i7-860 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Average FPS
167
91%
Min 1% FPS
112
92%
Price, CA$
CA$150.28
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.89/FPS
100%
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$535
28%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.92/FPS
30%
Core i7-860 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-860 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-860 vs Ryzen Threadripper 2920X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-860
Sep 8th, 2009
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
25%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
80%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Ryzen Threadripper 2920X
Oct 3rd, 2018
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
32 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-860 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen Threadripper 2920X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 8th, 2009 | Release Date | Oct 3rd, 2018 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $649.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1156 | Socket | AMD Socket SP3r2 |
| Lynnfield | Codename | Colfax |
95 W | Power Consumption | 180 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 2.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 32 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR4 @ 2933 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
