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Core i7-3740QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.7 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 64.4% (510th of 1442)

more Based on 14,369 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 1F8BFBFF000306A9, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 0000000000000000, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3740QM CPU @ 2.70GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3740QM CPU @ 3.70GHz
Poor: 40%Average: 64.4% Great: 74%
Gaming
Gaming 64%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 67%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht

Popular builds with this CPU

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3740QM averaged 35.5% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 77.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 83.2Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3740QM is 34.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3740QM performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 406Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 402Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 14,369 samples)
Rank 51064.4%
Min Avg Max
59.8 Memory 77.6 88.3
31.5 1-Core 83.2 97.6
56.7 2-Core 159 191
62.8% 107 Pts
Min Avg Max
101 4-Core 280 362
141 8-Core 402 483
42.7% 341 Pts
Min Avg Max
148 64-Core 406 484
25.1% 406 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
72.5% Very good
Memory 80.5
1-Core 92.4
2-Core 183
68% 119 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 471
52% 412 Pts
64-Core 470
29% 470 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
72.5% Very good
Memory 81
1-Core 93.9
2-Core 184
69% 120 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 454
52% 404 Pts
64-Core 460
28% 460 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
72.5% Very good
Memory 83.6
1-Core 92.6
2-Core 182
70% 120 Pts
4-Core 334
8-Core 463
50% 398 Pts
64-Core 467
29% 467 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
65.9% Good
Memory 80
1-Core 84.6
2-Core 184
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 280
8-Core 465
45% 373 Pts
64-Core 464
29% 464 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.5 GHz (avg)
64.3% Good
Memory 77.6
1-Core 91.9
2-Core 177
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 456
45% 366 Pts
64-Core 452
28% 452 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
62.1% Good
Memory 77.8
1-Core 92
2-Core 139
63% 103 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 362
38% 307 Pts
64-Core 361
22% 361 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 87.2
1-Core 75.7
2-Core 150
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 242
29% 225 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
43.7% Average
Memory 66.9
1-Core 91.7
2-Core 170
62% 109 Pts
4-Core 112
8-Core 252
21% 182 Pts
64-Core 309
19% 309 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 1 GHz (avg)
34.7% Below average
Memory 53.3
1-Core 28.2
2-Core 56
30% 45.8 Pts
4-Core 89.3
8-Core 127
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 126
8% 126 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 59%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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System: HP EliteBook 8570w

CPU
Core i7-3740QMIntel  $220Bench 64%, 14,369 samples198x
GPU
Quadro K1000MNvidiaBench 3%, 4,204 samples491x
Quadro K2000MNvidiaBench 6%, 4,288 samples296x
Radeon HD 7700MAMDBench 7%, 733 samples37x
SSD
C400 RealSSD 256GBMicronBench 55%, 11,652 samples39x
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples29x
870 EVO 1TBSamsung  $89Bench 112%, 129,044 samples20x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 13,765 samples19x
16KTF51264HZ-1G6M1 2x4GBMicronBench 50%, 5,422 samples17x
M471B5273CH0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 2,928 samples14x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 69% - Good Total price: $220

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3740QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi7-3740QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$378.00 - $380.00
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.3 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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1 month ago.

still using it 13 years later its still good

CAN-User
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4,952

Excellent

5 years ago.

Five years later, this chip still keeps up with current top end mainstream laptop processors. Great deal for someone looking for a fast budget laptop or mobile workstation.

ESP-User
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3,729

Excellent

3 years ago.

The i7 3740QM is faster than a 2600k

KNA-User
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332

Excellent

4 months ago.

18 USD as of Nov. 2023, cost the same to 2760qm, easily the best valued mobile ivy- bridge cpu.

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