The Intel® Core i7-860 processor is a first-generation quad-core desktop CPU based on the Lynnfield architecture, released for the LGA1156 socket. It features 4 cores and 8 threads with Hyper-Threading, a base clock of 2.8 GHz, and Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.46 GHz. Built on a 45 nm process, it includes 8 MB of Intel Smart Cache for improved data access. The processor integrates a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller and supports Intel Turbo Boost and virtualization technologies. Designed for performance desktops of its era, the i7-860 delivered strong multitasking, gaming, and content-creation capabilities.