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Core i7-3720QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 64.8% (516th of 1459)

Based on 9,911 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 0FABFBFF000306A9, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3720QM CPU @ 2.60GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3720QM @ 3.60GHz
Poor: 42%Average: 64.8% Great: 74%
Gaming
Gaming 65%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 68%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 51%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3720QM averaged 35.2% 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 78.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 82.8Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3720QM is 31.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3720QM performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 404Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 399Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 9,911 samples)
Rank 51664.8%
Min Avg Max
62.9 Memory 78.2 88.5
32.6 1-Core 82.8 95.2
62.8 2-Core 159 186
62.9% 107 Pts
Min Avg Max
111 4-Core 281 354
150 8-Core 399 470
42.7% 340 Pts
Min Avg Max
159 64-Core 404 470
25% 404 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
73.2% Very good
Memory 83.7
1-Core 90.6
2-Core 178
69% 117 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 455
51% 400 Pts
64-Core 456
28% 456 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 80.4
1-Core 90.9
2-Core 180
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 350
8-Core 447
51% 398 Pts
64-Core 445
28% 445 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.25 GHz (avg)
70.9% Very good
Memory 87.8
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 167
68% 115 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 415
45% 355 Pts
64-Core 415
26% 415 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
67% Good
Memory 82.9
1-Core 89.8
2-Core 177
68% 117 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 316
40% 305 Pts
64-Core 311
19% 311 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
64% Good
Memory 73.1
1-Core 87.6
2-Core 168
63% 110 Pts
4-Core 297
8-Core 430
46% 363 Pts
64-Core 423
26% 423 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
62.5% Good
Memory 78.9
1-Core 70.5
2-Core 125
56% 91.3 Pts
4-Core 250
8-Core 358
38% 304 Pts
64-Core 360
22% 360 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
62.3% Good
Memory 78.7
1-Core 68.4
2-Core 134
57% 93.6 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 345
38% 298 Pts
64-Core 345
21% 345 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 7%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 8570w

CPU
Core i7-3720QMIntel  $100Bench 65%, 9,911 samples232x
GPU
Quadro K1000MNvidiaBench 3%, 4,204 samples502x
Quadro K2000MNvidiaBench 6%, 4,288 samples302x
Radeon HD 7700MAMDBench 7%, 733 samples37x
SSD
C400 RealSSD 256GBMicronBench 55%, 11,652 samples39x
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples29x
870 EVO 1TBSamsung  $94Bench 112%, 129,044 samples21x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 13,765 samples20x
16KTF51264HZ-1G6M1 2x4GBMicronBench 50%, 5,422 samples17x
M471B5273CH0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 2,928 samples14x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 86% - Excellent Total price: $100

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3720QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi7-3720QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$378.00
Clock Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.6 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 Frequency1.25 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 (BGA1224)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1224, FCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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19 months ago.

Still works. 10 years I use it. not bad..

FRA-User
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4,611

Excellent

3 years ago.

Perfom as well as a mobile third gen ryzen 7 which is outsanding considering the age of this chip ! The downfalls : heat and consume a lot of power !

HUN-User
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3,419

Excellent

3 years ago.

Great value and many workstation laptops have it. Doesn't beat the new processors but you can get this at a much lower price and it only loses 10-20% to the new chips.

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