Core i7-3540M [in 13 benchmarks]
Intel
Core i7-3540M
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Summary
Intel started Intel Core i7-3540M sales 1 January 2013 at a recommended price of $349. This is Ivy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 4 threads, and is based on 22 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3700 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 processor with a TDP of 35 Watt. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
2.88%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 7h22.
Core i7
3540M
vs
EPYC
7h22
General info
Core i7-3540M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
Place in performance rating | 1674 | |
Market segment | Laptop | |
Series | Intel Core i7 | |
Architecture codename | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | |
Release date | 1 January 2013 (9 years ago) | |
Launch price (MSRP) | $349 | of 305 (Core i7-870) |
Current price | $401 (1.1x MSRP) | of 25448 (Xeon Platinum 8280L) |
Technical specs
Basic microprocessor parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters can generally indicate CPU performance, but to be more precise you have to review its test results.
Physical cores | 2 (Dual-core) | |
Threads | 4 | |
Base clock speed | 3 GHz | of 4.7 (Ryzen 9 7900X) |
Boost clock speed | 3.7 GHz | of 5.8 (Core i9-13900KF) |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | of 1536 (EPYC Embedded 3401) |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) | of 12288 (Core 2 Quad Q9550) |
L3 cache | 4 MB (shared) | of 32 (Ryzen Threadripper 1998) |
Chip lithography | 22 nm | of 5 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
Die size | 118 mm2 | |
Maximum core temperature | 105 °C | of 110 (Atom x7-E3950) |
64 bit support | + | |
Windows 11 compatibility | — | |
Unlocked multiplier | — |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-3540M compatibility with other computer components and devices: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one.
Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.
Number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | of 8 (Xeon Platinum 8160M) |
Socket | FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 | |
Thermal design power (TDP) | 35 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Technologies and extensions
Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3540M. You’ll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | |
AES-NI | + | |
AVX | + | |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
My WiFi | + | |
Turbo Boost Technology | 2. 0 | |
Hyper-Threading Technology | + | |
Idle States | + | |
Thermal Monitoring | + | |
Flex Memory Access | + | |
Demand Based Switching | — | |
FDI | + | |
Fast Memory Access | + |
Security technologies
Processor technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
TXT | + | |
EDB | + | |
Secure Key | + | |
Identity Protection | + | |
Anti-Theft | + |
Virtualization technologies
Supported virtual machine optimization technologies. Some are specific to Intel only, some to AMD.
AMD-V | + | |
VT-d | + | |
VT-x | + | |
EPT | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel number of RAM supported by Core i7-3540M’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3 | of 5200 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | of 786 (Xeon E5-2670 v3) |
Max memory channels | 2 | of 12 (Xeon Platinum 9221) |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | of 281.6 (Xeon Platinum 9221) |
ECC memory support | — |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of GPU integrated into Core i7-3540M.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | |
Quick Sync Video | + | |
Clear Video HD | + | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.3 GHz | |
InTru 3D | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3540M’s integrated GPU.
Number of displays supported | 3 | |
eDP | + | |
DisplayPort | + | |
HDMI | + | |
SDVO | + | |
CRT | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection types of supported peripherals.
PCIe version | 3. 0 | of 5 (Ryzen 9 7950X) |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | of 128 (EPYC 7401) |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Core i7-3540M. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Overall score
This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
i7-3540M
2.88
- Passmark
- GeekBench 5 Single-Core
- GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
- Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
- Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
- 3DMark06 CPU
- Cinebench 11. 5 64-bit multi-core
- Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core
- TrueCrypt AES
- x264 encoding pass 2
- x264 encoding pass 1
- WinRAR 4.0
Passmark
Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.
Benchmark coverage: 69%
i7-3540M
2904
GeekBench 5 Single-Core
GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.
Benchmark coverage: 38%
i7-3540M
634
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.
Benchmark coverage: 38%
i7-3540M
1422
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core
Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.
Benchmark coverage: 20%
i7-3540M
5030
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core
Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.
Benchmark coverage: 20%
i7-3540M
10811
3DMark06 CPU
3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.
Benchmark coverage: 19%
i7-3540M
4320
Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core
Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.
Benchmark coverage: 17%
i7-3540M
3
Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core
Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.
Benchmark coverage: 14%
i7-3540M
1.5
TrueCrypt AES
TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M
2
x264 encoding pass 2
x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M
20
x264 encoding pass 1
x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M
105
WinRAR 4.0
WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using ‘Best’ setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.
Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M
2940
Relative perfomance
Overall Core i7-3540M performance compared to nearest competitors among notebook CPUs.
Intel Core i5-3380M
101.04
Intel Core m3-8100Y
101.04
Intel Core i7-5550U
100
Intel Core i7-3540M
100
Intel Core i5-4210M
98. 61
Intel Core i5-3360M
98.61
Intel Core i7-3520M
98.26
AMD equivalent
We believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i7-3540M from AMD is Athlon Silver 3050e, which is faster by 2% and higher by 17 positions in our rating.
Athlon Silver
3050e
Compare
Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core i7-3540M:
AMD Phenom II X3 N870
103.13
AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
103.13
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
102.08
Intel Core i7-3540M
100
AMD FX-8800P
96. 88
AMD A8-7410
94.44
AMD PRO A12-9800B
94.44
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1.5%
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User reviews
Overall Rating
Intel Core i7-3520M
1 User reviews
Intel Core i7-3520M
10.0/10
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Value for money
10.0/10
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Gaming
8.0/10
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Performance
10.0/10
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Performance
CPU speed
2 x 2.9GHz
2 x 3GHz
The CPU speed indicates how many processing cycles per second can be executed by a CPU, considering all of its cores (processing units). It is calculated by adding the clock rates of each core or, in the case of multi-core processors employing different microarchitectures, of each group of cores.
CPU threads
More threads result in faster performance and better multitasking.
turbo clock speed
3. 6GHz
3.7GHz
When the CPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
Has an unlocked multiplier
✖Intel Core i7-3520M
✖Intel Core i7-3540M
Some processors come with an unlocked multiplier which makes them easy to overclock, allowing you to gain increased performance in games and other apps.
L2 cache
A larger L2 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L3 cache
A larger L3 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L1 cache
A larger L1 cache results in faster CPU and system-wide performance.
L2 core
0.25MB/core
0.25MB/core
More data can be stored in the L2 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
L3 core
2MB/core
2MB/core
More data can be stored in the L3 cache for access by each core of the CPU.
Benchmarks
PassMark result
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using multiple threads.
PassMark result (single)
This benchmark measures the performance of the CPU using a single thread.
Geekbench 5 result (multi)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Cinebench R20 (multi) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s multi-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Cinebench R20 (single) result
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Cinebench R20 is a benchmark tool that measures a CPU’s single-core performance by rendering a 3D scene.
Geekbench 5 result (single)
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Geekbench 5 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor’s single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2022)
Blender (bmw27) result
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The Blender (bmw27) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
Blender (classroom) result
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The Blender (classroom) benchmark measures the performance of a processor by rendering a 3D scene. More powerful processors can render the scene in less time.
performance per watt
This means the CPU is more efficient, giving a greater amount of performance for each watt of power used.
Integrated graphics
GPU clock speed
650MHz
650MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1250MHz
1300MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
GPU execution units
A graphics processing unit (GPU) with a greater number of execution units can deliver better graphics.
supported displays
Using multiple displays you can create a larger workspace, making it easier to work across multiple apps.
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
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TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
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The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
RAM speed
1600MHz
1600MHz
It can support faster memory, which will give quicker system performance.
maximum memory bandwidth
25.6GB/s
25.6GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
DDR memory version
DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient.
memory channels
More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU.
maximum memory amount
The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported.
bus transfer rate
The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Supports ECC memory
✖Intel Core i7-3520M
✖Intel Core i7-3540M
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
eMMC version
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A higher version of eMMC allows faster memory interfaces, having a positive effect on the performance of a device. For example, when transferring files from your computer to the internal storage over USB.
bus speed
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The bus is responsible for transferring data between different components of a computer or device.
Features
uses multithreading
✔Intel Core i7-3520M
✔Intel Core i7-3540M
Multithreading technology (such as Intel’s Hyperthreading or AMD’s Simultaneous Multithreading) provides increased performance by splitting each of the processor’s physical cores into virtual cores, also known as threads. This way, each core can run two instruction streams at once.
Has AES
✔Intel Core i7-3520M
✔Intel Core i7-3540M
AES is used to speed up encryption and decryption.
Has AVX
✔Intel Core i7-3520M
✔Intel Core i7-3540M
AVX is used to help speed up calculations in multimedia, scientific and financial apps, as well as improving Linux RAID software performance.
SSE version
SSE is used to speed up multimedia tasks such as editing an image or adjusting audio volume. Each new version contains new instructions and improvements.
Has F16C
✔Intel Core i7-3520M
✔Intel Core i7-3540M
F16C is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
bits executed at a time
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NEON provides acceleration for media processing, such as listening to MP3s.
Has MMX
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✔Intel Core i7-3540M
MMX is used to speed up tasks such as adjusting the contrast of an image or adjusting volume.
Has TrustZone
✖Intel Core i7-3520M
✖Intel Core i7-3540M
A technology integrated into the processor to secure the device for use with features such as mobile payments and streaming video using digital rights management (DRM).
front-end width
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The CPU can decode more instructions per clock (IPC), meaning that the CPU performs better
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Core i7-3540M [in 13 benchmarks]
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Core i7-3540M
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Description
Intel launched the Intel Core i7-3540M on January 1, 2013 at a suggested price of $349. This is an Ivy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 2 cores and 4 threads and is manufactured in 22 nm process technology, the maximum frequency is 3700 MHz, the multiplier is locked.
In terms of compatibility, this is a processor for socket FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 with a TDP of 35W. It supports DDR3 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
2.88%
from the leader, which is AMD EPYC 7h22.
Core i7
3540M
vs
EPYC
7h22
General information
Information about the type (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of the Core i7-3540M, as well as when sales started and cost at that time.
Price at the time of exit | $ 349 | of 305 (Core i7-870) |
4001 $ (1.1.1 $ (1.1.1 $ (1.1.1) $ (1.1.1 Xeon Platinum 8280L) |
Features
Core i7-3540M quantitative parameters such as number of cores and threads, clock speeds, manufacturing process, cache size and multiplier lock state. They indirectly speak about the performance of the processor, but for an accurate assessment, you need to consider the results of the tests.
Compatible
Information on Core i7-3540M compatibility with other computer components. Useful, for example, when choosing the configuration of a future computer or to upgrade an existing one.
Please note that the power consumption of some processors can significantly exceed their nominal TDP even without overclocking. Some may even double their claims if the motherboard allows you to adjust the power settings of the processor.
Safety technology
Technologies built into the Core i7-3540M that enhance system security, such as hack protection.
TXT | + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDB | + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secure Key | + | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Identity Protection | 0021
Technologies supported by Core i7-3540M that speed up virtual machines are listed.
Memory supportTypes, maximum size and channels of RAM supported by Core i7-3540M. Higher memory frequency may be supported depending on the motherboard.
Benchmark testsThese are the results of Core i7-3540M performance tests in non-gaming benchmarks. The overall score is set from 0 to 100, where 100 corresponds to the fastest processor at the moment. Overall performance in testsThis is our overall performance rating. We regularly improve our algorithms, but if you find any inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in the comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
i7-3540M
PassmarkPassmark CPU Mark is a widely used benchmark that consists of 8 different tests, including integer and floating point calculations, extended instruction tests, compression, encryption, and game physics calculations. Also includes a separate single-threaded test. Benchmark coverage: 69%
i7-3540M GeekBench 5 Single-CoreGeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can accurately measure performance. This version uses only one processor core. Benchmark coverage: 38%
i7-3540M GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreGeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application designed as CPU benchmarks that independently recreate certain real world tasks that can be used to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available processor cores. Benchmark coverage: 38%
i7-3540M Cinebench 10 32-bit single-coreCinebench R10 is a very outdated ray tracing benchmark for processors developed by the authors of Cinema 4D — Maxon. The Single-Core version uses a single CPU thread to render a futuristic motorcycle model. Benchmark coverage: 20%
i7-3540M Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-coreCinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 that uses all processor threads. The possible number of threads in this version is limited to 16. Benchmark coverage: 20%
i7-3540M 3DMark06 CPU3DMark06 is an outdated set of benchmarks based on DirectX 9 by Futuremark. Its processor part contains two tests, one of which calculates the pathfinding of game AI, the other emulates game physics using the PhysX package. Benchmark coverage: 19%
i7-3540M Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 that uses all processor threads. This version supports a maximum of 64 threads. Benchmark coverage: 17%
i7-3540M Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-coreCinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark developed by Maxon. authors of Cinema 4D. It has been superseded by later versions of Cinebench which use more modern variants of the Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads one CPU thread with ray tracing, rendering a glossy room full of crystal spheres and lights. Benchmark coverage: 14%
i7-3540M TrueCrypt AESTrueCrypt is a deprecated program that was widely used to encrypt disk partitions on the fly. It contains several built-in benchmarks, one of which is TrueCrypt AES. It measures the speed of data encryption using the AES algorithm. The result of the test is the encryption speed in gigabytes per second. Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M x264 encoding pass 2x264 Pass 2 is a slower MPEG4 x264 video compression benchmark, resulting in a variable bit rate output file. This results in a better quality of the resulting video file, as a higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. The benchmark result is still measured in frames per second. Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M x264 encoding pass 1The x264 benchmark uses the MPEG 4 x264 compression method to encode the sample video in HD (720p). Pass 1 is a faster option that produces an output file at a constant bit rate. Its result is measured in frames per second, that is, how many frames of the source video file were encoded in one second on average. Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M WinRAR 4.0WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of the popular archiver. It contains an internal speed test using maximum compression by the RAR algorithm on large amounts of randomly generated data. Results are measured in kilobytes per second. Benchmark coverage: 13%
i7-3540M Relative capacityOverall performance of the Core i7-3540M compared to its nearest competitor in notebook processors.
Intel Core i5-3380M
Intel Core m3-8100Y
Intel Core i7-5550U
Intel Core i7-3540M
Intel Core i5-4210M
Intel Core i5-3360M
Intel Core i7-3520M AMD competitorWe believe that the nearest equivalent to Core i7-3540M from AMD is Athlon Silver 3050e, which is 2% faster on average and higher by 17 positions in our rating. Compare Here are some of AMD’s closest competitors to the Core i7-3540M:
AMD Phenom II X3 N870
AMD Athlon Silver 3050U
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
Intel Core i7-3540M
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9000 9000 |
66.5%
525 place in the rating Price/Quality |
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Type |
For Notebooks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Series |
Intel Core i7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Architecture code name |
Ivy Bridge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release price |
349 $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cores A large number of cores improves performance in multi-threaded applications. |
2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Base frequency |
3 GHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L2 cache |
256K (per core) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
L3 cache |
4 MB (total) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Workflow |
22 nm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Threads More threads help the cores process information more efficiently. Real performance will be noticeable in very specific tasks (video editing, databases). |
4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum frequency Faster clocked processors perform more calculations per second and thus provide better performance. |
3.7 GHz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Level 1 Cache The fastest level of cache that works directly with the core. The larger the cache, the better the performance. |
64K (per core) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Die size |
118 mm2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum core temperature |
105 °C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
64 bit support |
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Max. number of processors in configuration |
1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Socket |
FCBGA1023, FCPGA988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Demand (TDP) The calculated heat output shows the average heat dissipation in load operation, |
35W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
vPro |
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My WiFi |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flex Memory Access |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demand Based Switching |
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FDI |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fast Memory Access |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EDB |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Secure Key |
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Identity Protection |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anti-Theft |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AMD-V |
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Quick Sync |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
InTru 3D |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
eDP |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DisplayPort |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
HDMI |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SDVO |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TXT Intel Trusted Execution Technology for hardware-based malware protection. For each protected program, the processor allocates its own isolated section of RAM. |
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CRT |
+ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PCI Express revision |
3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of PCI-Express lanes |
16 |
3DMark06 CPU |
4320 |
Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core |
5030 |
Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core |
10811 |
Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core |
2940 |
x264 encoding pass 1 |
105 |
x264 encoding pass 2 |
20 |
TrueCrypt AES |
2 |
Passmark |
2742
1124 Passmark ranked |
Technology and additional instructions
Extended instructions |
Intel® AVX |
AES-NI Technology from Intel that accelerates the AES encryption process. |
+ |
AVX The presence of AVX commands improves performance in floating point and processor-intensive operations |
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Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) Technology from Intel that allows you to reduce the frequency of the processor to a minimum value to save power consumption when the processor is idle. |
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Turbo Boost |
2.0 |
Idle States |
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Thermal Monitoring |
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Hyper-Threading Intel hardware technology that allows multiple threads to be processed on each processor core. For server applications, the performance improvement is up to 30%. |
RAM options
RAM types |
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
Allowable Memory The maximum amount of RAM that can be used with this processor. |