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Core i7-2820QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.3 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 58.5% (605th of 1442)

Based on 4,929 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, BFEBFBFF000206A6 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2820QM CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 30%Average: 58.5% Great: 70%
Gaming
Gaming 59%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 45%
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Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-2820QM averaged 41.4% 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 77.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69.4Pts

Average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-2820QM is 40.8%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-2820QM performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 313Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 308Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 4,929 samples)
Rank 60558.5%
Min Avg Max
49 Memory 77.2 89.1
14.8 1-Core 69.4 88.2
29.5 2-Core 131 171
56.3% 92.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
53.9 4-Core 220 311
76 8-Core 308 414
33.2% 264 Pts
Min Avg Max
78.6 64-Core 313 413
19.4% 313 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
66% Good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 77.9
2-Core 162
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 378
41% 324 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
66% Good
Memory 79.7
1-Core 82.1
2-Core 159
63% 107 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 368
42% 329 Pts
64-Core 308
19% 308 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
65.5% Good
Memory 77.1
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 160
62% 106 Pts
4-Core 294
8-Core 403
44% 349 Pts
64-Core 405
25% 405 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
55.7% Above average
Memory 78.5
1-Core 50.2
2-Core 108
50% 78.9 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 241
27% 212 Pts
64-Core 247
15% 247 Pts
Onboard, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 79
1-Core 49.4
2-Core 97.8
49% 75.4 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 281
27% 223 Pts
64-Core 283
18% 283 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
30.8% Below average
Memory 52.3
1-Core 20.3
2-Core 37.5
26% 36.7 Pts
4-Core 52.7
8-Core 84.4
8% 68.6 Pts
64-Core 83.1
5% 83.1 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 55%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook 8560w

CPU
Core i7-2820QMIntel  $230Bench 59%, 4,929 samples92x
GPU
Quadro 1000MNvidiaBench 3%, 6,108 samples287x
Quadro 2000MNvidiaBench 5%, 3,227 samples126x
FirePro M5950 AMDBench 5%, 1,394 samples47x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples18x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples14x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $80Bench 105%, 762,998 samples13x
RAM
2x4GBUnknownBench 39%, 424,126 samples189x
4x4GBUnknownBench 43%, 106,178 samples63x
2x8GBUnknownBench 64%, 236,291 samples43x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $258

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-2820QM Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.40 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi7-2820QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended Price$570.00
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.4 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 Frequency1.3 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 1066/1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 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)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 Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1224, FCPGA988

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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Excellent

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