Intel® Xeon™ E7-8860
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 is a server processor released on April 1, 2011, built on the Westmere architecture using a 32 nm process. It has 10 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.26 GHz, a maximum boost of 2.67 GHz, 24 MB of L3 cache, a 130 W TDP and the FCLGA1567 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 is a server processor with 10 cores and 20 threads, built on the Westmere architecture. It launched in Apr 2011. Clocks run from 2.26 GHz base to 2.67 GHz boost. A 24-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.6 MB per core). It addresses DDR3 memory up to 4 GB across 4 channels. It uses the FCLGA1567 socket. Rated TDP is 130 W. Notable platform capabilities: AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 has 10 physical cores and runs 20 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.26 GHz and boosts up to 2.67 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon E7 family, uses the Westmere architecture, carries the codename Westmere EX and is manufactured on a 32 nm process. It launched in Apr 2011.
Cache
4 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 has 2.50 MB of L2 cache and 24 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 26.5 MB of cache, or 2.65 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Cache Hierarchy
2 levelsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 2.5 MB and L3 at 24 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 91% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports DDR3 memory, addresses up to 4 GB of memory, uses 4 memory channels, runs memory at up to 1,333 MT/s and delivers up to 42.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5, DDR4 and LPDDR memory.
Graphics
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.
Platform & Compatibility
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 uses the FCLGA1567 socket.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 has a rated TDP of 130 W.
Platform Capabilities
21 supported, 1 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
13 supportedSecurity and Reliability
3 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedAI Acceleration
2 supportedOS Compatibility
0 supportedThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, AVX-VNNI, 64-bit (x86-64), SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3 and MMX among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, CET, CET-IBT, CET-SS, FMA and FMA3, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports Execute Disable (NX), SGX and Trusted Execution among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG, Hardware Shield and OS Guard, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions) and Deep Learning Boost among its AI acceleration features.
Feex records these as not true for the Intel Xeon E7-8860: Windows 11 eligible.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $4,061.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 is also identified by the model number E7-8860.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon E7-8860 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
40% recordedFeex has recorded 40% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon E7-8860. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L1 Cache (Total), L2 Cache (per Core) and L4 Cache. Memory Support: ECC Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package, Package Size and PCIe Lanes. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count and Foundry. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
10 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 have?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 has 10 cores and 20 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 use?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 is built on the Westmere architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 have integrated graphics?
No. The Intel Xeon E7-8860 does not include integrated graphics.
What socket does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 use?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 uses the FCLGA1567 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 support?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 supports DDR3 up to 4 GB across 4 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 run?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 can boost up to 2.67 GHz, with a 2.26 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E7-8860?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 has a TDP of 130 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon E7-8860 include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon E7-8860 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon E7-8860 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 have?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 has 2560 KB of L2 cache and 24 MB of L3 cache.