Intel® Xeon™ E7-8860 v3
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is a server processor released on April 1, 2015, built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process. It has 16 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 2.20 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.20 GHz, 40 MB of L3 cache, a 140 W TDP and the FCLGA2011 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is a server processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, built on the Haswell architecture. It launched in Apr 2015. Clocks run from 2.2 GHz base to 3.2 GHz boost. A 40-MB L3 cache backs the cores (2.8 MB per core). It addresses DDR4, DDR3 memory up to 1536 GB across 4 channels. The chip drops into the FCLGA2011 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (32 lanes). Rated TDP is 140 W. Notable platform capabilities: AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has 16 physical cores and runs 32 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.20 GHz and boosts up to 3.20 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is a server processor, belongs to the Intel Xeon E7 family, uses the Haswell architecture, carries the codename Haswell and is manufactured on a 22 nm process. It launched in Apr 2015.
Cache
4 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has 4 MB of L2 cache and 40 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 44.0 MB of cache, or 2.75 MB per core. Feex has no recorded L1 cache size for this processor.
Cache Hierarchy
2 levelsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has a 2-level cache hierarchy: L2 at 4 MB and L3 at 40 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 91% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
8 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 supports DDR4, DDR3 memory, addresses up to 1,536 GB of memory, uses 4 memory channels, runs memory at up to 1,866 MT/s and delivers up to 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It does not support DDR5 and LPDDR memory.
Graphics
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 does not include integrated graphics, so a discrete graphics card is required for display output.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 uses the FCLGA2011 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 32 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has a rated TDP of 140 W.
Platform Capabilities
16 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
6 supportedSecurity and Reliability
5 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedAI Acceleration
2 supportedOS Compatibility
0 supportedThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 supports AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX, AVX-VNNI and 64-bit (x86-64) 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 v3 supports Execute Disable (NX), Hardware RNG, OS Guard, SGX and Trusted Execution among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Boot Guard, Hardware Shield, OS Guard (SMAP) and SMAP, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 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 v3 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 v3: Windows 11 eligible.
Physical & Manufacturing
1 specThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It launched at a price of $4,061.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is also identified by the model number E7-8860V3.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
42% recordedFeex has recorded 42% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3. 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 and Package Size. 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 v3 have?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has 16 cores and 32 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 use?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is built on the Haswell architecture.
Does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 have integrated graphics?
No. The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 does not include integrated graphics.
What socket does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 use?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 uses the FCLGA2011 socket.
What memory does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 support?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 supports DDR4, DDR3 up to 1536 GB across 4 channels.
How fast does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 run?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 can boost up to 3.2 GHz, with a 2.2 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has a TDP of 140 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 include AMX (Advanced Matrix Extensions), AMX, AVX-512, Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 is well suited for Server / professional infrastructure.
How much cache does the Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 have?
The Intel Xeon E7-8860 v3 has 4096 KB of L2 cache and 40 MB of L3 cache.