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Core i7-3520M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.9 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 53.2% (708th of 1442)

Based on 19,660 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , BFEBFBFF000306A8, 0FABFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3520M CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 53.2% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 38%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3520M averaged 46.7% 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 74Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 75.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3520M is 25.2%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3520M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 197Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 196Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 19,660 samples)
Rank 70853.2%
Min Avg Max
53 Memory 74 88.2
31.2 1-Core 75.8 94.8
54.3 2-Core 131 167
56.7% 93.7 Pts
Min Avg Max
82.8 4-Core 189 234
86.8 8-Core 196 234
25.6% 192 Pts
Min Avg Max
91.9 64-Core 197 234
12.2% 197 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
60.4% Good
Memory 82.8
1-Core 80.6
2-Core 164
64% 109 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 222
30% 222 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
53.7% Above average
Memory 79.7
1-Core 65.9
2-Core 120
55% 88.5 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 166
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
53.6% Above average
Memory 83.2
1-Core 72.1
2-Core 107
56% 87.5 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 149
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 71.9
2-Core 140
56% 93.9 Pts
4-Core 209
8-Core 201
28% 205 Pts
64-Core 203
13% 203 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
52.7% Above average
Memory 70.6
1-Core 85.6
2-Core 146
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 205
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
51% Above average
Memory 75.1
1-Core 60.1
2-Core 116
52% 83.9 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 166
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
50.8% Above average
Memory 65.6
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 141
57% 96.5 Pts
4-Core 216
8-Core 175
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 202
12% 202 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
50% Above average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 74.8
2-Core 153
56% 97.4 Pts
4-Core 207
8-Core 211
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
17.7% Very poor
Memory 8.11
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 117
32% 65.3 Pts
4-Core 155
8-Core 162
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,758,734 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 8470p

CPU
Core i7-3520MIntelBench 53%, 19,660 samples140x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1,215x
Radeon HD 7500MAMDBench 4%, 12,745 samples172x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples9x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples46x
520 Series 180GBIntel  $132Bench 72%, 14,258 samples30x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples26x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 28%, 12,200 samples36x
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 13,765 samples32x
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 25,458 samples28x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3520M Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi7-3520M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$346.00
Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 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 Frequency1.25 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 (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023, FCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,838

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

15 months ago.

GBR-User
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5,782

Terrible

3 years ago.

Still holds up against far more modern processors like higher end 6th gen mobile processors. e.g. the i7 6500u (about same speed) and the i5 6300u (3520m is slightly faster). Gives a good online and office experience, as well as being suited to SD video editing / conversion and light raytracing.

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,615

Good

6 months ago.

this is mine too its runs perfect in minecraft

CHE-User
Avatar level
2,614

Excellent

3 years ago.

Great for Desktop working, multitasking

NiftyNiffler
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52

Good

4 years ago.

It works quite well. Does the job.

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