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Core i7-2630QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.0GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date: Q1 2011.

Average Bench: 55.2% (692nd of 1459)

Based on 39,605 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, , BFEBFBFF000206A6 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz

The Intel Core i7-2630QM is a Sandy Bridge (2011) mobile CPU. Although the 2630QM has a base clock of just 2.0 GHz it's able to boost this to a maximum of 2.9 GHz when under load. The ability to boost allows the 2630QM to keeps its power draw to a minimum whilst the CPU is idle. The 2630QM follows the typical i7 pattern of four physical cores and eight hyperthreads and this model has a modest TDP of just 45 Watts. This configuration allows the 2630QM to deal equally well with both single and multi-core workloads. The overall effective speed for the 2630QM is 61.7 which is 55% below the current group leaders but still sufficient for general computing tasks such as email, browsing and light spreadsheet work. [Oct '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 32%Average: 55.2% Great: 65%
Gaming
Gaming 55%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 58%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 41%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-2630QM averaged 44.8% 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 76.1Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 60Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-2630QM is 32.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-2630QM performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 266Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 264Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 39,605 samples)
Rank 69255.2%
Min Avg Max
49.8 Memory 76.1 87.5
20.2 1-Core 60 74.5
36.8 2-Core 113 143
51.8% 82.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
64.1 4-Core 190 260
93.1 8-Core 264 344
28.6% 227 Pts
Min Avg Max
91.3 64-Core 266 345
16.5% 266 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
64.8% Good
Memory 88.1
1-Core 68.1
2-Core 131
60% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 237
8-Core 274
33% 256 Pts
64-Core 254
16% 254 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 76.7
1-Core 68.7
2-Core 135
56% 93.4 Pts
4-Core 264
8-Core 314
38% 289 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
60.7% Good
Memory 80.8
1-Core 69.1
2-Core 135
58% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 310
34% 266 Pts
64-Core 248
15% 248 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
58.3% Above average
Memory 80.7
1-Core 66
2-Core 127
56% 91.2 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 228
29% 217 Pts
64-Core 228
14% 228 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
55% Above average
Memory 82.7
1-Core 65.6
2-Core 106
54% 84.7 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 209
23% 180 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $180 @ launch in Jan '11
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 50%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i7-2630QMIntel  $230Bench 55%, 39,605 samples257x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples840x
HD Graphics (Arrandale 0.667/0.766 GHz)IntelBench 1%, 99,513 samples386x
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples186x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples92x
A400 480GBKingston  $34Bench 74%, 237,487 samples43x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $48Bench 106%, 237,241 samples40x
RAM
2x2GBUnknownBench 20%, 446,702 samples111x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples82x
M471B5673EH1-CH9 2x2GBSamsungBench 27%, 1,322 samples70x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 54% - Above average Total price: $258

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-2630QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi7-2630QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

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)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Sockets SupportedFCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,080

Official site ark.intel.com/...

2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor...

Added 9 years ago.
USA-User
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9,918

Average (edit your comment) Add link

6 months ago.

It seems okay to me, for mild productivity or even media. for gaming it does drop down quite a bit, but i have gotten it to play minecraft smoothly

CAN-User
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5,010

Good

10 months ago.

been a great processor, able to keep upto tasks today in 2017

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,548

Good

5 years ago.

i have this processor... still good for internet and light gaming with gt 550 in 2017

HRV-User
Avatar level
2,338

Excellent

22 months ago.

still going strong in 2022, almost the same as my ryzen 2600 in everday tasks

CPUPro
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2,080

Very poor

9 years ago.

TUN-User
Avatar level
1,470

Excellent

6 years ago.

For me its a legendary processor i played a many new and powerful games like outlast 2 and gta 5 without problems like fps drops or heating i really like this one.

boingk
Avatar level
60

Excellent

4 years ago.

Essentially a mobile i7-2600 this is a serious little chip for processing on the go. It sports a full 4 cores and 8 threads on the Sandy Bridge 32Nm architecture, with a 45W TDP and maximum clock speed of 2.9GHz. Although dated, launching in 2011, this is still a decent workhorse if you need a mobile CPU with raw processing power. Yes, it uses more power than its modern counterparts and does lag in single-thread speed, but it makes up for that with the full complement of cores and threads which deliver the brute force needed for editing and content creation on the go. Think of this as the muscle car of the laptop world - old, thirsty, heavy and hot-running, but still has solid performance worthy of respect.

loik7
Avatar level
44

Good

24 months ago.

found my brothers xps l502x with this cpu, with win7. i was suprised to see 0% cpu usage with just task manager open. upgraded to windows 8.1 and still only 1-3% usage. it doesn’t get stressed too easily, but like the other review said, it is the old muscle car of laptop cpus. hot and thirsty but still alright performance.

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