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Core i7-2670QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.2GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date: Q3 2011.

Average Bench: 56.3% (669th of 1459)

more Based on 51,169 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, , 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000206A7, 1FABFBFF000206A7, 40F3D6B28CFDB8C8 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM CPU @ 2.20GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2670QM CPU @ 3.10GHz Turbo Boost

The Intel Core i7-2370QM is a 2009 Sandy Bridge laptop CPU. With four physical cores and eight threads the 2370QM is able to handle single, dual and multi-core workloads equally well. Comparing the 2670QM and the 3630QM, its Ivy Bridge counterpart, shows that the newer Ivy Bridge processor is approximately 30% faster, has the same TDP (45 Watts) and shares a common socket (FCPGA988) with the 2370QM. An interesting comparison is between the 2670QM and the 2600K, these processors share the same micro-architecture (Sandy Bridge) yet the desktop 2600K is over 50% faster. The gap between Laptop and Desktop processors has been significantly narrowed in newer generations. [Mar '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 31%Average: 56.3% Great: 67%
Gaming
Gaming 56%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-2670QM averaged 43.6% 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 76.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 63.4Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 36.2%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-2670QM performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 281Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 279Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 51,169 samples)
Rank 66956.3%
Min Avg Max
48.9 Memory 76.2 87.9
20.1 1-Core 63.4 79.3
38.7 2-Core 120 153
53.4% 86.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
64 4-Core 201 276
94.7 8-Core 279 370
30.3% 240 Pts
Min Avg Max
98.5 64-Core 281 371
17.4% 281 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
62.4% Good
Memory 76.4
1-Core 73.5
2-Core 147
59% 99 Pts
4-Core 267
8-Core 351
39% 309 Pts
64-Core 316
20% 316 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
61.3% Good
Memory 79.2
1-Core 73.2
2-Core 143
59% 98.5 Pts
4-Core 236
8-Core 351
36% 294 Pts
64-Core 354
22% 354 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
60.8% Good
Memory 81.2
1-Core 69.4
2-Core 110
55% 86.7 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 316
34% 268 Pts
64-Core 331
20% 331 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 81.8
1-Core 73.6
2-Core 145
60% 100 Pts
4-Core 228
8-Core 92.3
25% 160 Pts
64-Core 95.7
6% 95.7 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 77.1
1-Core 59.4
2-Core 111
52% 82.4 Pts
4-Core 154
8-Core 216
23% 185 Pts
64-Core 223
14% 223 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $218 @ launch in Sep '11
AmazonUS $2006 years
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Gaming
Gaming 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 51%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: Dell Inspiron N5110

CPU
Core i7-2670QMIntel  $200Bench 56%, 51,169 samples416x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples1,268x
GeForce GT 525MNvidiaBench 2%, 9,032 samples381x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples298x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples62x
A400 120GBKingston  $33Bench 61%, 166,392 samples32x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples28x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples88x
HMT351S6BFR8C-H9 1x4GBHynixBench 24%, 8,698 samples68x
M471B5273CH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 13,596 samples51x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $228

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-2670QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ4'11
Processor Numberi7-2670QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.1 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 Size32 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
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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Liked (edit your comment) Add link

16 months ago.

IND-User
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4,830

Excellent

15 months ago.

worked without any issues for 10 years

SWE-User
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2,802

Good

4 years ago.

i have used this CPU in my laptop forever now and its still just fine

PRT-User
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2,676

Poor

4 years ago.

Very good performance and reliable processor.

LTU-User
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2,322

Good

4 years ago.

I am using i7-2670QM on my asus laptop more than 7 years without any problems.

CPUPro
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2,080

Poor

10 years ago.

nathanpete
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6

Poor

4 years ago.

Super bad thermals. It has 8 threads, but it won't hold 2.2 GHz because of thermal throttling on most mobile systems. An i3 from 2 years ago will still out perform it because of the higher IPC and much better thermals.

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