Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-2720QM vs Intel Core i7-2760QM


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-2720QM
Core i7-2760QM
Origin
China
China
About the Product
This is Sandy Bridge architecture notebook processor primarily aimed at office systems. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3300 MHz and a locked multiplier.
The Intel Core i7-2760QM is a powerful, high-end quad-core notebook processor. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, and is based on 32 nm manufacturing technology, with a maximum frequency of 3500 MHz and a locked multiplier.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
1.5 in.
Width
3 in.
1.5 in.
Depth
1.6 in.
0.15 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
0.5 lbs.
Details
Socket
FCBGA1224/FCPGA988
FCBGA1224/FCPGA988
Lithography
32 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Sandy Bridge
Sandy Bridge
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-2720QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • Replaced a core i3 in my Toshiba laptop. It was fast.
  • Installed it in my ThinkPad T420, no problems for me.
  • A very convenient socket in this processor.
  • Easy installing, good CPU. I like it.
  • This is a great processor, a convenient socket. Installed quickly in a laptop.
Intel Core i7-2760QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • Good socket, easy to install.
  • This fit my motherboard's CPU socket perfectly.
  • Installation took 20 minutes, easy upgrade.
  • Fast and easy to install.
  • Convenient socket, used in many laptops.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
8
8
Clock Speed
2.2 GHz
2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz
Max TDP
45 W
45 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-2720QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • Great processor, very powerful.
  • Lithography 32mn, it is reliable.
  • I am glad that the processor does not overheat.
  • Works great, 8 CPU Threads, that's impressive.
  • 4 core CPU for a notebook. Intel pleased as always.
Intel Core i7-2760QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • Having Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 also has Hyper-Threading enabled. That's great.
  • This CPU is 45W TDP. However, it works with my Sony VAIO EJ2 Series VPCEJ22FX/B 17.3-inch laptop.
  • Doesn't overheat at games.
  • 4 cores 3.5GHz each. It is a powerful processor.
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000, good integrated graphics. You can save money on your graphics card.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
1000 kB
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
6000 kB
Max Memory Size
32 GB
32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-2720QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • 6Mb cache for mobile CPU. Good CPU!
  • I like the memory of this chip.
  • Supporting of 32Gb memory, wow!
  • I installed 2x16 RAM, I can play any games.
  • Good processor for office notebook, fast memory, and 6Mb cache for all tasks.
Intel Core i7-2760QM Mobile CPU Processor
  • Supports up to 32 Gb of memory!
  • Cool processor, with 6 MB of cache, games don't lag at all.
  • Good CPU to work, memory performance is excellent.
  • I installed 16 GB of RAM and the processor supports it, that's great.
  • In tests, it shows less cache than stated by the manufacturer.
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
10.1
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
eDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1300 MHz
1300 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
650 MHz
650 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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