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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% (621st of 1442)

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

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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
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Average Bench

(Based on 7,798 samples)
Rank 62157.7%
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)
69.8% Good
Memory 84.6
1-Core 81.4
2-Core 158
65% 108 Pts
4-Core 307
8-Core 385
44% 346 Pts
64-Core 389
24% 389 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
66% Good
Memory 87.4
1-Core 77.2
2-Core 150
64% 105 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 265
35% 262 Pts
64-Core 271
17% 271 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
62.9% Good
Memory 80.2
1-Core 80.1
2-Core 131
60% 97.1 Pts
4-Core 251
8-Core 338
37% 295 Pts
64-Core 336
21% 336 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
61.8% Good
Memory 78.6
1-Core 77.1
2-Core 149
61% 102 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 356
38% 300 Pts
64-Core 362
22% 362 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
57.9% Above average
Memory 82.5
1-Core 56.8
2-Core 120
54% 86.4 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 242
27% 214 Pts
64-Core 215
13% 215 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
46.3% Average
Memory 74.3
1-Core 41.6
2-Core 73.8
42% 63.2 Pts
4-Core 109
8-Core 111
15% 110 Pts
64-Core 113
7% 113 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 54%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision M4600

CPU
Core i7-2720QMIntel  $85Bench 58%, 7,798 samples139x
GPU
Quadro 1000MNvidiaBench 3%, 6,108 samples227x
Quadro 2000MNvidiaBench 5%, 3,227 samples170x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples85x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples15x
860 Evo 1TBSamsung  $130Bench 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: 66% - Good Total price: $113

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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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IDN-User
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4,635

Good

22 months ago.

I own T420 with i7 2720QM and it runs fantastic

AUS-User
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3,950

Poor

6 years ago.

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

PHL-User
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3,370

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

5 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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