i7-965 Extreme Edition vs i7-2629M

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7EE
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Nehalem (2008−2010)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)17 November 2008 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$311no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0QPI
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Multiplier2124
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KB1 MB
L3 cache4 MB8 MB
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size149 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors624 Million731 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1023no data
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size8.01 GB24 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Pros & cons summary


Recency 3 January 2011 17 November 2008
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 130 Watt

i7-2629M has an age advantage of 2 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 420% lower power consumption.

i7-965 Extreme Edition, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition. We've got no test results to judge.

Be aware that Core i7-2629M is a notebook processor while Core i7-965 Extreme Edition is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2629M and Core i7-965 Extreme Edition, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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