i7-2960XM Extreme vs i7-2685QM

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7EE
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release dateno data4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,096

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz2.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2327
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB8 MB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data216 mm2
Number of transistors1160 Million1160 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme 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)
SocketSocket G2Socket G2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++

Security technologies

Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1333DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s25.598 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000

Pros & cons summary


Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 55 Watt

i7-2685QM has 57.1% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-2685QM and Core i7-2960XM Extreme. We've got no test results to judge.


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