i7-2720QM vs i7-2700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2700K
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
3.62
+43.7%
Core i7-2720QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.52

Core i7-2700K outperforms Core i7-2720QM by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14941742
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.30no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesCore i7 (Desktop)Intel Core i7
Power efficiency3.615.30
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date24 October 2011 (13 years ago)3 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$514$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM 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
Base clock speed3.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size216 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketLGA1155FCBGA1224,FCPGA988,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.598 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2700K and Core i7-2720QM.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2700K 3.62
+43.7%
i7-2720QM 2.52

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2700K 5748
+43.8%
i7-2720QM 3998

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-2700K 669
+38.5%
i7-2720QM 483

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-2700K 2281
+47.4%
i7-2720QM 1547

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-2700K 4967
+19.2%
i7-2720QM 4167

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-2700K 19675
+32.5%
i7-2720QM 14852

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-2700K 6837
+21.7%
i7-2720QM 5616

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-2700K 7.15
+83.5%
i7-2720QM 13.12

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-2700K 7
+32.3%
i7-2720QM 5

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.62 2.52
Recency 24 October 2011 3 January 2011
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 45 Watt

i7-2700K has a 43.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 9 months.

i7-2720QM, on the other hand, has 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2720QM in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-2700K is a desktop processor while Core i7-2720QM is a notebook one.


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