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Core i7-2720QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.2 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 57.7% (646th of 1468)

Based on 7,798 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000206A7, 0FABFBFF000206A7, 1FABFBFF000206A7, BFEBFBFF000206A6 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2720QM CPU @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 29%Average: 57.7% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 58%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 61%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 44%
Speed boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Average average bench

The Intel Core i7-2720QM averaged 42.2% 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 76.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 67Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-2720QM is 40%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-2720QM performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 298Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 296Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 7,798 samples)
Rank 64657.7%
Min Avg Max
46.1 Memory 76.6 88.6
15.3 1-Core 67 85.1
29.6 2-Core 127 166
55.2% 90.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
56.1 4-Core 215 301
76.3 8-Core 296 397
32.2% 256 Pts
Min Avg Max
77.6 64-Core 298 397
18.4% 298 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 3 GHz (avg)
70.3% Very good
Memory 89.7
1-Core 79.3
2-Core 155
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 279
8-Core 382
42% 330 Pts
64-Core 380
24% 380 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
66.3% Good
Memory 80.4
1-Core 79.5
2-Core 158
63% 106 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 371
42% 330 Pts
64-Core 368
23% 368 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
64% Good
Memory 82.2
1-Core 72.6
2-Core 141
60% 98.6 Pts
4-Core 254
8-Core 334
37% 294 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
61.7% Good
Memory 77
1-Core 78.6
2-Core 148
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 252
8-Core 371
39% 311 Pts
64-Core 381
24% 381 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
61.1% Good
Memory 79.5
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 157
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 246
8-Core 259
33% 253 Pts
64-Core 278
17% 278 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
58.7% Above average
Memory 73.9
1-Core 60
2-Core 125
52% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 242
8-Core 308
35% 275 Pts
64-Core 306
19% 306 Pts
CPU1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
57.2% Above average
Memory 91
1-Core 38.6
2-Core 76.6
48% 68.7 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 184
20% 157 Pts
64-Core 185
11% 185 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
43.6% Average
Memory 76.3
1-Core 75.8
2-Core 146
59% 99.5 Pts
4-Core 63
8-Core 87.4
9% 75.2 Pts
64-Core 337
21% 337 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 0.6 GHz (avg)
25.8% Poor
Memory 43.3
1-Core 14.7
2-Core 29.4
21% 29.1 Pts
4-Core 46.2
8-Core 72.6
7% 59.4 Pts
64-Core 71.8
4% 71.8 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,954,114 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M4600

CPU
Core i7-2720QMIntel  $85Bench 58%, 7,798 samples141x
GPU
Quadro 1000MNvidiaBench 3%, 6,108 samples233x
Quadro 2000MNvidiaBench 5%, 3,227 samples172x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples85x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples15x
860 Evo 1TBSamsung  $140Bench 112%, 602,853 samples11x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $100Bench 103%, 951,591 samples11x
RAM
M471B5273DH0-CH9 2x4GBSamsungBench 43%, 15,815 samples26x
HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 2x4GBHynixBench 43%, 6,386 samples16x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 4x4GBSamsungBench 45%, 885 samples12x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 67% - Good Total price: $110

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-2720QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'11
Processor Numberi7-2720QM
# 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 Frequency3.3 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

 Comments

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Excellent (edit your comment) Add link

3 months ago.

IDN-User
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4,719

Good

2 years ago.

I own T420 with i7 2720QM and it runs fantastic

AUS-User
Avatar level
4,038

Poor

7 years ago.

Spent $3500 got rorted on a Macbook pro 2014..

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,474

Excellent

3 years ago.

I have a HP 8460w with i7 2720QM and its hella fast for a 2nd gen cpu, still rivals modern cpus

steveng
Avatar level
6

Good

6 years ago.

I've just upgraded my Acer Aspire 5750/2414 laptop from its i5-2540M (that originally came with the i5-2410M) to the i7-2720QM, this processor runs allot cooler and is a faster processor with its 4 cores and 8 threads, it needs setting up to the 5750/2414 motherboard the Acer JE50_HR and HM65 chipset and the Insyde BIOS v1.21. All in all I'm very happy with this processor and its made a big difference to this laptop all cross the board to handle the current 64bit operating systems, especially windows 10 pro.

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