FAQ

What is the difference between a i7 920, i7 860 and a i7 2600k? They are all i7's but none are compatible with each others boards.

Last Update: 2011/09/28

They are all i7 CPU's but they are for different socket types.

860 and other 800 series are for socket 1156 P55 chipset boards.

920 and other 900 series are for socket 1366 X58 chipset boards.

2600k and other 2000 series are for socket 1155 P67 and Z68 chipsets.

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X58, P55, P67, Z68, i7, CPU differences