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Intel Core i7-2720QM
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Intel Core i7-2720QM
Summary
The Intel Core i7-2720QM was once a valued processor in mobile systems. It was based on the Sandy Bridge H architecture, which was known for its balanced computing power. The solid multitasking capability of this quad-core processor particularly stood out. It offered reliable performance for many everyday applications.
With 6 MB Level 3 Cache, it ensured efficient data access and responsive processes. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 delivered the necessary graphics output. This was quite sufficient for basic visual requirements at the time. Manufactured using the 32 nm process, it demonstrated the state of the art at the time.
Even today, the Intel Core i7-2720QM reliably handles everyday tasks such as surfing or word processing. We were quite surprised how smoothly it still operates for some simpler tasks. A solid chip for its era that continues to serve.
With 6 MB Level 3 Cache, it ensured efficient data access and responsive processes. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 delivered the necessary graphics output. This was quite sufficient for basic visual requirements at the time. Manufactured using the 32 nm process, it demonstrated the state of the art at the time.
Even today, the Intel Core i7-2720QM reliably handles everyday tasks such as surfing or word processing. We were quite surprised how smoothly it still operates for some simpler tasks. A solid chip for its era that continues to serve.
- Sandy Bridge H Architecture
- Solid Multitasking Capability
- 6 MB Level 3 Cache
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i7-2760QM
104 %
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
Intel Core m3-7Y32
101 %
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-3520M
100 %
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
Intel Celeron N5095A
99 %
4C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Celeron N5095
104 %
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
Intel Celeron N5095A
104 %
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i5-3320M
101 %
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core i5-3610ME
100 %
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core i3-4030U
98 %
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
Intel Core i3-4025U
98 %
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i5-5300U
103 %
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
4C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
Intel Core i7-7Y75
100 %
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
Intel Core i3-7130U
100 %
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Celeron N5095
100 %
4C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
Intel Core M-5Y51
100 %
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core M-5Y70
100 %
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
Intel Celeron N5105
100 %
4C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-2820QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
Intel Core i5-1034G1
100 %
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
Intel Core i3-1115G4E
100 %
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
Intel Core i7-10510Y
99 %
4C / 8T · 2.40 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core i5-2415M
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Intel Core i5-2435M
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 3000
AMD A6-5400B
99 %
AMD Radeon HD 7540D
AMD A6-5400K
99 %
AMD Radeon HD 7540D
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Core i7-2760QM
105 %
4C / 8T · 2.40 GHz
Intel Core i7-2820QM
101 %
4C / 8T · 2.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-2720QM
100 %
4C / 8T · 2.20 GHz
Intel Core i5-6300HQ
100 %
4C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
Intel Core i7-2630QM
99 %
4C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
More benchmarks
Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Core i7 (300) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Segment | Notebook |
| Socket | PGA 988 |
| Generation | 2 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Frequency: | 2.20 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.30 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | 6.00 MB |
| Overclocking | No |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
| GPU frequency | 0.65 - 1.30 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 12 / 96 |
| Raytracing | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 2 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Release date | Q1/2011 |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333 DDR3-1600 | 17.1 GB/s 21.3 GB/s 25.6 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ |
| PCIe | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
| Release date | Q1/2011 |
| Release price | 295 $ |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
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4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
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