Intel Core i7-2700K
3.5 GHz (4 cores) |
2310 |
|
Intel Core i7-2600K
3.4 GHz (4 cores) |
2307 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1240
3.3 GHz (4 cores) |
2115 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1270
3.4 GHz (4 cores) |
2101 |
|
Intel Core i7-2600
3.4 GHz (4 cores) |
2042 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1245
3.3 GHz (4 cores) |
1977 |
|
Intel Core i5-2500K
3.3 GHz (4 cores) |
1908 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1230
3.2 GHz (4 cores) |
1864 |
|
Intel Core i5-2450P
3.2 GHz (4 cores) |
1850 |
|
Intel Core i7-2600S
2.8 GHz (4 cores) |
1841 |
|
Intel Core i5-2500
3. |
1718 |
|
Intel Core i7-2760QM
2.4 GHz (4 cores) |
1708 |
|
Intel Core i5-2550K
3.4 GHz (4 cores) |
1706 |
|
Intel Core i7-2860QM
2.5 GHz (4 cores) |
1703 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1225
3.1 GHz (4 cores) |
1681 |
|
Intel Core i5-2380P
3.1 GHz (4 cores) |
1678 |
|
Intel Core i7-2960XM
2.7 GHz (4 cores) |
1675 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1220
3.1 GHz (4 cores) |
1639 |
|
Intel Core i5-2400
3.1 GHz (4 cores) |
1623 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1265L
2.4 GHz (4 cores) |
1600 |
|
Intel Xeon E3-1260L
2.4 GHz (4 cores) |
1564 |
|
Intel Core i5-2500S
2. |
1527 |
|
Intel Core i5-2300
2.8 GHz (4 cores) |
1506 |
|
Intel Core i5-2310
2.9 GHz (4 cores) |
1495 |
|
Intel Core i5-2320
3.0 GHz (4 cores) |
1486 |
|
Intel Core i7-2670QM
2.2 GHz (4 cores) |
1433 |
|
Intel Core i7-2820QM
2.3 GHz (4 cores) |
1426 |
|
Intel Core i7-2635QM
2.0 GHz (4 cores) |
1381 |
|
Intel Core i5-2405S
2.5 GHz (4 cores) |
1381 |
|
Intel Core i5-2400S
2.5 GHz (4 cores) |
1370 |
|
Intel Core i7-2630QM
2.0 GHz (4 cores) |
1363 |
|
Intel Core i7-2675QM
2.2 GHz (4 cores) |
1362 |
|
Intel Core i7-2720QM
2. |
1312 |
|
Intel Core i7-2920XM
2.5 GHz (4 cores) |
1192 |
|
Intel Core i3-2130
3.4 GHz (2 cores) |
1073 |
|
Intel Core i7-2620M
2.7 GHz (2 cores) |
1048 |
|
Intel Core i3-2120
3.3 GHz (2 cores) |
1033 |
|
Intel Core i7-2640M
2.8 GHz (2 cores) |
986 |
|
Intel Core i5-2540M
2.6 GHz (2 cores) |
984 |
|
Intel Core i3-2100
3.1 GHz (2 cores) |
977 |
|
Intel Core i5-2390T
2.7 GHz (2 cores) |
968 |
|
Intel Core i3-2105
3.1 GHz (2 cores) |
962 |
|
Intel Core i5-2435M
2.4 GHz (2 cores) |
959 |
|
Intel Core i5-2430M
2. |
930 |
|
Intel Core i5-2415M
2.3 GHz (2 cores) |
926 |
|
Intel Core i5-2520M
2.5 GHz (2 cores) |
923 |
|
Intel Core i7-2637M
1.7 GHz (2 cores) |
898 |
|
Intel Core i5-2450M
2.5 GHz (2 cores) |
892 |
|
Intel Core i3-2125
3.3 GHz (2 cores) |
874 |
|
Intel Core i5-2410M
2.3 GHz (2 cores) |
859 |
|
Intel Core i5-2557M
1.7 GHz (2 cores) |
845 |
|
Intel Core i3-2100T
2.5 GHz (2 cores) |
831 |
|
Intel Core i3-2120T
2.6 GHz (2 cores) |
797 |
|
Intel Pentium G870
3.1 GHz (2 cores) |
793 |
|
Intel Pentium G645
2. |
789 |
|
Intel Pentium G860
3.0 GHz (2 cores) |
771 |
|
Intel Pentium G850
2.9 GHz (2 cores) |
754 |
|
Intel Celeron G555
2.7 GHz (2 cores) |
742 |
|
Intel Pentium G840
2.8 GHz (2 cores) |
736 |
|
Intel Pentium G640
2.8 GHz (2 cores) |
726 |
|
Intel Core i3-2350M
2.3 GHz (2 cores) |
713 |
|
Intel Celeron G540
2.5 GHz (2 cores) |
709 |
|
Intel Pentium G620
2.6 GHz (2 cores) |
701 |
|
Intel Core i5-2467M
1.6 GHz (2 cores) |
689 |
|
Intel Core i3-2330M
2.2 GHz (2 cores) |
685 |
|
Intel Pentium G630
2. |
685 |
|
Intel Core i3-2370M
2.4 GHz (2 cores) |
681 |
|
Intel Core i3-2310M
2.1 GHz (2 cores) |
669 |
|
Intel Core i3-2348M
2.3 GHz (2 cores) |
668 |
|
Intel Celeron G530
2.4 GHz (2 cores) |
662 |
|
Intel Core i5-2537M
1.4 GHz (2 cores) |
622 |
|
Intel Core i3-2328M
2.2 GHz (2 cores) |
617 |
|
Intel Celeron G550
2.6 GHz (2 cores) |
606 |
|
Intel Pentium G645T
2.5 GHz (2 cores) |
581 |
|
Intel Pentium B970
2.3 GHz (2 cores) |
579 |
|
Intel Pentium B980
2.4 GHz (2 cores) |
575 |
|
Intel Pentium B960
2. |
541 |
|
Intel Celeron B830
1.8 GHz (2 cores) |
521 |
|
Intel Core i3-2377M
1.5 GHz (2 cores) |
519 |
|
Intel Core i3-2375M
1.5 GHz (2 cores) |
513 |
|
Intel Pentium B950
2.1 GHz (2 cores) |
502 |
|
Intel Pentium B940
2.0 GHz (2 cores) |
500 |
|
Intel Core i3-2367M
1.4 GHz (2 cores) |
492 |
|
Intel Celeron B820
1.7 GHz (2 cores) |
458 |
|
Intel Celeron B800
1.5 GHz (2 cores) |
450 |
|
Intel Celeron B815
1.6 GHz (2 cores) |
441 |
|
Intel Celeron 877
1.4 GHz (2 cores) |
418 |
|
Intel Celeron 887
1. |
417 |
|
Intel Core i3-2365M
1.4 GHz (2 cores) |
413 |
|
Intel Pentium 987
1.5 GHz (2 cores) |
336 |
|
Intel Celeron G460
1.8 GHz (1 core) |
314 |
|
Intel Celeron 847
1.1 GHz (2 cores) |
281 |
|
Intel Celeron 857
1.2 GHz (2 cores) |
239 |
|
Core i7-2720QM [in 8 benchmarks]
Summary
Intel started Core i7-2720QM sales 6 January 2011 at a recommended price of $378. This is a Sandy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3300 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Compatibility-wise, this is FCBGA1224, FCPGA988 processor with a TDP of 45 Watt. It supports DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 memory.
It provides poor benchmark performance at
3.23%
of a leader’s which is AMD EPYC 9654.
EPYC9654
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General info
Core i7-2720QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and pricing.
Place in performance ranking | 1458 | |
Market segment | Laptop | |
Series | Intel Core i7 | |
Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | |
Release date | 6 January 2011 (12 years old) | |
Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | of 305 (Core i7-870) |
Current price | $476 (1.3x MSRP) | of 14999 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
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 | 4 (Quad-Core) | |
Threads | 8 | |
Base clock speed | 2.2 GHz | of 4.7 (Ryzen 9 7900X) |
Boost clock speed | 3.3 GHz | of 6 (Core i9-13900KS) |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | of 7475.2 (Apple M2 Pro 10-Core) |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) | of 36864 (Apple M2 Max) |
L3 cache | 6 MB (shared) | of 768 (EPYC 7773X) |
Chip lithography | 32 nm | of 4 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
Die size | 216 mm2 | |
Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | of 110 (Atom x7-E3950) |
Number of transistors | 1,160 million | of 9900000 (Ryzen 5 7645HX) |
64 bit support | + | |
Windows 11 compatibility | — | |
Unlocked multiplier | — |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-2720QM 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 | FCBGA1224, FCPGA988 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 45 Watt | of 400 (Xeon Platinum 9282) |
Technologies and extensions
Technological capabilities and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2720QM. You’ll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | |
AES-NI | + | |
FMA | + | |
AVX | + | |
vPro | + | |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | |
My WiFi | + | |
Turbo Boost Technology | 2.![]() |
|
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 | + | |
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 i7-2720QM’s memory controller. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequency may be supported.
Supported memory types | DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | of 5600 (Ryzen 9 7940HS) |
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 460.8 (EPYC 9654) |
ECC memory support | — |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of a GPU integrated into Core i7-2720QM.
Integrated graphics card | Intel HD Graphics 3000 | |
Quick Sync Video | + | |
Clear Video HD | + | |
Graphics max frequency | 1.3 GHz | |
InTru 3D | + |
Graphics interfaces
Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2720QM’s integrated GPU.
Number of displays supported | 2 | |
eDP | + | |
DisplayPort | + | |
HDMI | + | |
SDVO | + | |
CRT | + |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection types of supported peripherals.
PCIe version | 2.0 | of 5 (EPYC 9654) |
PCI Express lanes | 16 | of 128 (EPYC 7401) |
Benchmark performance
Single-core and multi-core benchmark results of Core i7-2720QM. Overall benchmark performance is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.
Combined synthetic benchmark 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.
i7-2720QM
3.23
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: 68%
i7-2720QM
4073
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: 37%
i7-2720QM
465
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: 37%
i7-2720QM
1312
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%
i7-2720QM
4167
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: 19%
i7-2720QM
14852
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%
i7-2720QM
5616
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%
i7-2720QM
5
Mining hashrates
Cryptocurrency mining performance of Core i7-2720QM. Usually measured in megahashes per second.
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 3.9 Mh/s |
Relative perfomance
Overall Core i7-2720QM performance compared to nearest competitors among notebook CPUs.
Intel Core i5-7287U
101.55
Intel Core i7-7660U
101.24
AMD Athlon PRO 300U
100.31
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100
Intel Core i3-7130U
99.69
Intel Core i7-2710QE
99. 38
AMD Athlon Gold 3150U
99.07
AMD equivalent
According to our data, the closest AMD alternative to Core i7-2720QM is Athlon PRO 300U, which is nearly equal in speed and higher by 2 positions in our ranking.
Athlon PRO300U
Compare
Here are some closest AMD rivals to Core i7-2720QM:
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U
122.6
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1606G
102.79
AMD Athlon PRO 300U
100.31
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100
AMD Athlon Gold 3150U
99.07
AMD Ryzen Embedded R1505G
96.59
AMD Athlon 300U
96. 28
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Recommended GPUs
People consider these graphics cards to be good for Core i7-2720QM, according to our PC configuration statistics.
HD
Graphics 3000
13.4%
NVS
4200M
9.2%
Quadro
1000M
9.2%
Quadro
2000M
4. 5%
Quadro
3000M
3.6%
GeForce GT
540M
2.8%
Radeon HD
6750M
2.8%
GeForce GT
555M
2.5%
GeForce GT
630M
2%
GeForce
610M
1.7%
These are the fastest graphics cards for Core i7-2720QM in our user configuration statistics.
There is a total of 357 configurations based on Core i7-2720QM in our database.
GeForce RTX
4090
0.3% (1/357)
GeForce RTX
3090 Ti
0. 3% (1/357)
GeForce RTX
2070 Super
0.3% (1/357)
GeForce RTX
2060
0.3% (1/357)
Radeon RX
6600M
0.6% (2/357)
Radeon RX
6700M
0.6% (2/357)
GeForce GTX
1060 6 GB
0.3% (1/357)
Quadro RTX
3000 Mobile
0.3% (1/357)
GeForce GTX
1060 3 GB
0.8% (3/357)
GeForce RTX
3050 6GB Mobile
0.3% (1/357)
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Intel Core i7-2720QM — 69 secret facts, review, specifications, reviews.
Top specifications and features
- PassMark CPU score
- PassMark CPU score
- Heat dissipation (TDP)
- L1 cache size
- L2 cache size
PassMark CPU score
Intel Core i7-2720QM:
3762
Best score:
89379
Test results
Intel Core i7-2720QM:
402497
Best score:
Technology
Intel Core i7-2720QM:
3000
Best score:
Performance
Intel Core i7-2720QM:
4447
Best score:
Memory Specification
Intel Core i7-2720QM:
1074
Best score:
Description
Intel Core i7-2720QM processor running at 2. 2 Hz. At the same time, the maximum frequency in Boost mode reaches 3.3 Hz. 4 cores available. The L1 cache is 256 KB, L2 1 MB and L3 8 MB. Power consumption at peak times can reach 45 watts.
The maximum number of threads that Intel Core i7-2720QM can work with is 8.
Intel Core i7-2720QM works on 32 nm architecture. Total number of transistors 995 million
Regarding memory specification. The Intel Core i7-2720QM processor supports DDR3. The frequency of RAM is 1600. The maximum supported volume is 32 MB. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6. The number of supported memory channels is 2.
If we talk about the integrated graphics of the Intel Core i7-2720QM, then the Intel HD Graphics 3000 core is installed here. The base frequency of the graphics system is 650 MHz. And the maximum frequency of the graphics system can reach 1.3 MHz.
Now about the Intel Core i7-2720QM tests. According to PassMark, the processor scored 3762 of the possible points. Based on the analysis of more than 4000 processors, the Intel Core i7-2720QM ranked 1012 in the ranking of the best.
Why Intel Core i7-2720QM is better than others
- Thermal Dissipation (TDP) 45 W. This parameter is lower than 58% of products
- Technological process 32 nm. This parameter is lower than that of 43% of goods
- PassMark CPU score 3762 . This parameter is lower than that of 23% of goods
- L1 cache size 256 KB. This parameter is lower than 30% of products
- L2 cache size 1 MB. This parameter is lower than that of 55% of goods
- Number of cores 4 . This parameter is lower than 54% of products
- Number of transistors 995 million. This parameter is lower than that of 25% of goods
Overview Intel Core i7-2720QM
Test results
Technologies
Performance
Memory specification
Interfaces and communications
Main characteristics
Intel Core i7-2720QM Review: Highlights
PassMark CPU score
The PassMark benchmark considers read speed, write speed, and seek time when testing SSD performance.
Show all
3762
max 89379
Average: 6033.5
89379
3DMark06 test score
5358
max 18628
Average: 3892.6
18628
Cinebench 10/32bit test score (Single-Core)
14050
max 10545
Average: 3557.7
10545
Test score Cinebench R11.5 /64bit (Multi-Core)
4.9343
max 45.3622
Mean: 5.3
45.3622
AES
Commands designed to speed up encryption and decryption operations using the AES algorithm. They allow processors to process data faster and more efficiently, improving the performance of cryptographic operations. This is especially useful in security systems, network communications and data storage.
Show all
Yes
Thermal control technologies
Yes
Intel Privacy Protection Technology
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
A technology that protects the system from malicious software and unauthorized access.
Full text
Yes
Anti-Theft Technology
Function to protect against data theft and unauthorized access to the computer.
Yes
Supports hardware virtualization technology
Hardware virtualization makes it much easier to get high quality images.
Full text
Yes
Number of threads
The more threads, the higher the performance of the processor, and it will be able to perform several tasks at the same time.
Show all
8
max 256
Average: 10.7
256
L1 cache size
Large amount of L1 memory accelerates results in CPU and system performance settings
Show all
256KB
max 4608
Average: 299.3 KB
4608KB
L2 Cache Size
L2 cache with large scratchpad memory to increase processor speed and overall system performance.
Show all
1MB
max 512
Average: 4. 5 MB
512MB
L3 cache size
Large amount of L3 memory accelerates results in CPU and system performance settings
Show all
6MB
max 768
Average: 16.3 MB
768MB
Maximum Turbo Clock Speed
When the processor’s speed drops below its limit, it can jump to a higher clock speed to improve performance.
Show all
3.3GHz
max 5.7
Average: 3.2 GHz
5.7GHz
Number of cores
The number of cores in processors indicates the number of independent computing units that can execute tasks in parallel. More cores allow the processor to handle more tasks at once, which improves overall performance and the ability to handle multi-threaded applications.
Show all
4
max 72
Mean: 5.8
72
Processor base clock speed
2.2GHz
max 4. 7
Average: 2.5 GHz
4.7GHz
Max. number of PCI Express lanes
The more channels, the greater the bandwidth and data transfer capabilities between system components. This affects the speed and performance of connected devices such as graphics cards or network adapters.
Show all
16
max 64
Average: 22.7
64
Idle states
Yes
Turbo Boost technology
Turbo Boost is a technology that allows the processor to operate at a frequency higher than the maximum. This increases its productivity (including when performing complex tasks)
Show all
2
Mean: 1.9
2
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max. graphics system frequency
1.3GHz
max 1.65
Average: 1.1 GHz
1.65GHz
Number of PCI-Express lanes
16
Max. number of processors in configuration
1
Mean: 1.3
8
DDR Version
Various DDR versions such as DDR2, DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 offer improved features and performance over previous versions, allowing you to work more efficiently with data and improve overall system performance.
Show all
3
Mean: 3.5
5
Max. memory bandwidth
This is the speed at which the device stores or reads information.
25.6GB/s
max 352
Average: 41.4 GB/s
352GB/s
Memory frequency
The RAM can be faster to improve system performance.
Show all
1600MHz
max 4800
Average: 2106.2 MHz
4800MHz
Max. number of memory channels
The greater their number, the higher the data transfer rate from memory to processor
2
max 16
Mean: 2. 9
16
Max. memory size
The largest amount of RAM memory.
32GB
max 6000
Average: 404.4 GB
6000GB
System bus frequency
Data between computer components and other devices is transferred via the bus.
Show all
5 GT/s
max 1600
Average: 156.1 GT/s
1600 GT/s
Memory support ECC
Memory debugging code is used when it is necessary to avoid data corruption during scientific computing or server startup. It finds possible errors and repairs data corruption.
Show all
No
Intel Flexible Display Interface (Intel FDI)
A technology developed by Intel that allows flexible connection of displays to the graphics controller in the processor. It allows you to transfer video signals and data from the graphics controller to the display using various interfaces such as HDMI, DVI or VGA.
Show all
Yes
vPro
A suite of technologies to improve the security and manageability of business computers.
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)
Technology in Intel processors that dynamically adjusts clock speed and voltage to optimize power consumption and performance.
Full text
Yes
AES-NI Commands
AES is needed to speed up encryption and decryption.
Yes
AVX
AVX allows you to increase the speed of calculations in multimedia, financial and scientific applications, it also improves the performance of Linux RAID.
Full text
Yes
Instructions MMX
MMX is required to speed up tasks such as adjusting the volume and adjusting the contrast.
Full text
Yes
Socket
Connector on the motherboard for installing the processor.
FCBGA1224. FCPGA988
My WiFi
A technology in Intel processors that allows users to turn their computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot to connect other devices to the Internet
Full text
Yes
Thermal Monitoring
A function that allows you to monitor and control the temperature of the processor.
Yes
Flex Memory Access
A technology found in some Intel processors that allows for flexible control of memory behavior. It allows you to switch between Single-Channel and Dual-Channel operating modes, depending on the configuration of the memory modules. This allows you to optimize the use of available memory and maximize system performance according to the requirements of applications and tasks.
Show all
Yes
Demand Based Switching
A technology in processors that dynamically adjusts frequency and voltage to optimize power consumption and performance.
Show all
No
TXT
Technology for creating a secure and isolated execution environment that protects your system and data from malware and attacks.
Full text
Yes
EDB
Technology used in processors to improve system security. It prevents malicious code from executing by blocking its execution in memory and protecting the computer from attacks such as buffer overflow attacks. EDB helps prevent the introduction and spread of malicious software, providing better data and system protection.
Full text
Yes
Identity Protection
A suite of technologies to protect personal information and identities from unauthorized access and fraud.
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Yes
EPT
Memory virtualization technology used in Intel processors. It provides the ability to efficiently manage and access virtual memory. EPT allows virtual machines to access physical memory directly, minimizing the latency and overhead of translating virtual addresses into physical ones. In this way, EPT improves the performance and efficiency of virtualization, simplifies memory management, and provides better isolation between virtual machines.
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Yes
AMD Virtualization Technology
Virtualization and virtual machine execution support for security and performance
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Yes
Quick Sync Video
Hardware technology developed by Intel that provides fast and efficient video processing. It allows you to quickly encode and decode video with minimal CPU usage, reducing system load and providing smoother and more efficient video playback.
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Yes
Clear Video HD
Clear Video HD is an Intel technology that improves video playback on computers. It includes video processing algorithms, improves sharpness and color reproduction, provides smooth playback and hardware support for video decoding of various formats.
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Yes
InTru 3D
A technology in Intel processors that enables the playback of three-dimensional (3D) content on a computer.
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Yes
eDP
Standard interface for connecting and controlling built-in displays such as laptop screens and tablet monitors.
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Yes
DisplayPort
DisplayPort is an interface standard for transmitting video and audio signals between a computer and a monitor or other output devices. It is widely used and allows you to transmit high quality video and audio signal, supporting high resolutions and refresh rates. Supports resolutions up to 8K, HDR and refresh rates up to 240Hz. DisplayPort also supports audio signal transmission and additional features such as multi-channel audio, deep color.
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Yes
HDMI
Digital interface for transferring audio and video signals between source and display device.
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Yes
Supports multi-threading
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to improve performance.
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Yes
Process technology
The small size of the semiconductor means it is a new generation chip.
32 nm
Average: 36.8 nm
5 nm
Number of transistors
995 million
max 57000
Average: 1517.3 million
57000 million
Heat Dissipation (TDP)
The Heat Dissipation Requirements (TDP) is the maximum amount of energy that can be dissipated by the cooling system. The lower the TDP, the less power will be consumed.
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45W
Average: 67.6W
0.025W
PCI Express Edition
High-speed bus for connecting peripherals to the computer. Different versions determine the data transfer rate, and the number (x1, x4, x8, x16) indicates the number of logical lines for data transfer and determines the throughput and capabilities of the devices.
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2
Mean: 2.9
5
Embedded options available
No
GPU base clock
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a high clock speed.
650MHz
max 2400
Average: 535.8 MHz
2400 MHz
Supports 64-bit system
A 64-bit system, unlike a 32-bit system, can support more than 4 GB of RAM. This increases productivity. It also allows you to run 64-bit applications.
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Yes
Maximum processor temperature
If the maximum temperature at which the processor operates is exceeded, a reset may occur.
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100°C
max 110
Average value: 96 °C
110°C
Monitor support
Multiple monitors can be connected to the device, which makes it easier to work by increasing the working space.
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2
Mean: 2.9
4
Code name
Sandy Bridge
Purpose
Mobile
Series
Intel Core i7
FAQ
How many PCIe lanes
16.
How much RAM does the Intel Core i7-2720QM support?
Intel Core i7-2720QM supports 32 GB.
How fast is the Intel Core i7-2720QM 5600X?
The processor runs at 2.2 GHz.
How many cores does the Intel Core i7-2720QM have?
4 cores.
Does the Intel Core i7-2720QM support ECC memory?
No.
Does the Intel Core i7-2720QM have integrated graphics?
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Which RAM does the Intel Core i7-2720QM support
The Intel Core i7-2720QM supports DDR3.
What is the socket of Intel Core i7-2720QM
FCBGA1224 is used to install Intel Core i7-2720QM. FCPGA988.
Is the Intel Core i7-2720QM a 64-bit processor
Yes
What architecture does the Intel Core i7-2720QM use?
The Intel Core i7-2720QM is based on the Sandy Bridge architecture.
What is the frequency of the Intel Core i7-2720QM processor?
Intel Core i7-2720QM processor running at 2.2 Hz.
What is the maximum frequency of the Intel Core i7-2720QM processor?
In this case, the maximum frequency in Boost mode reaches 3.3 Hz.
How much cache is the Intel Core i7-2720QM?
L1 cache size is 256 KB, L2 1 MB and L3 8 MB.
How many watts does the Intel Core i7-2720QM consume?
Power consumption at peak times can be up to 45 watts.
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Intel Core i7-2720QM:
processor specifications
Intel began selling the Core i7-2720QM on January 3, 2011 for a suggested price of $378. This is a processor for laptops, it has 4 cores and 8 threads, the processor is made according to the 32 nm process technology.
The processor is made for the socket FCBGA1224, FCPGA988, TDP 45 W, with a maximum operating temperature of 100 °C. DDR3 memory is supported, with a frequency of up to 1600 MHz, in 2-channel mode and a maximum capacity of up to 32 GB.
Specifications
General information
- Release date
- January 3, 2011
- Launch price
- $378
- Market price
- $476
- Purpose
- for laptops
- Architecture
- Sandy Bridge
- Series
- Intel Core i7
- Process
- 32 nm
- Crystal size
- 216 mm²
- Number of transistors
- 160 million
- Processor capacity
- 64 bit
Frequencies and performance
- Clock speed
- 2200 MHz
- Maximum frequency
- 3300 MHz
- Number of cores
- 4
- Number of threads
- 8
- Level 1 cache
- 64 KB
- Level 2 cache
- 256 KB
- Level 3 cache
- 6 MB
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR3
- Memory frequency
- 1600 MHz
- Memory channels
- 2
- Memory bandwidth
- 25.
6 GB/s
- Maximum OD
- 32 GB
- Bus frequency
- 5 GT/s DMI
Integrated Graphics
- Integrated Graphics
- Intel HD Graphics 3000
- iGPU base frequency
- 0.65 MHz
- Maximum iGPU frequency
- 1300 MHz
- Number of monitors supported
- 2
Compatibility
- Socket
- FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
- Heat dissipation
- 45W
- Maximum core temperature
- 100 °C
- PCI-Express Version
- 2.
0
- Number of PCI lanes
- 16
- Maximum number of processors in
- 1
configuration
- Windows 11 support
- No
Technology and instructions
- Safety technology
- TXT, EDB, Identity Protection
- Virtualization technologies
- AMD-V, VT-d, VT-x, EPT
- Instruction sets
- AVX, AES-NI, FMA
- Other technologies
- vPro, EIST, My WiFi, Turbo Boost, C-states, Flex Memory Access, FDI, Fast Memory Access, Anti-Theft
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Comparison with other processors
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