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Intel Xeon E7-8860

1567DDR310C / 20T130WWestmere-EX32nmEnd-of-life2.67 GHz Boost

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Intel Xeon E7-8860

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores10

Total Threads20

Base Clock2.27 GHz

Boost Clock2.67 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier133 MHz / 17.0xx

CodenameWestmere-EX

MicroarchitectureWestmere-EX

Process Node32nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size513.0 mm²

Transistors2.60 billion

Production StatusEnd-of-life

Market SegmentServer/Workstation

Launch DateApr 3, 2011

Launch Price$4061.00

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.1SSE4.2Intel 64HTTEISTXD-BitVT-xVT-cVT-dEPTTXTAES-NIDDDCTBT 1.0

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About This Product

The Intel Xeon E7-8860 is an end-of-life server/workstation CPU from the Westmere-EX generation, featuring 10 cores and 20 threads with a base clock of 2.27 GHz. At its original price point, it offered high core counts and multi-threading performance for demanding enterprise applications. However, modern CPUs offer significantly better performance per dollar due to architectural advancements and process node improvements.

Best for: Legacy server systems

Pros

High core and thread count (for its era)
Suitable for multi-threaded server workloads
Robust enterprise-grade reliability

Cons

Very high original price
Outdated architecture and performance
High power consumption (130W TDP)

Verdict
“Not recommended for purchase; significantly outperformed by modern CPUs at a fraction of the cost.”

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