The Core i7-4860HQ is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-960. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4860HQ
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 64% less energy – 47 vs 130 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-960 cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-960
The Core i7-4860HQ is better in every way
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i7-960 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Average FPS
179
100%
Min 1% FPS
119
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Average FPS
168
94%
Min 1% FPS
113
95%
Price, €
€195.5
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i7-960 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i7-960 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i7-960 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4860HQ
Feb 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
75%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
75%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-960
Oct 20th, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.46 GHz
96%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4860HQ | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Feb 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Crystal Well | Codename | Bloomfield |
47 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | No |
