Xeon w7-3565X vs i7-2720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2720QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.52
Xeon w7-3565X
2024
32 cores / 64 threads, 335 Watt
48.25
+1815%

Xeon w7-3565X outperforms Core i7-2720QM by a whopping 1815% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking175537
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.68
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.3013.63
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$2,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Performance-coresno data32
Threads864
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)82.5 MB
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm24x 477 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data79 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X 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
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988,PPGA988FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt335 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TB
Max memory channels28
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

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

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X 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 i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes16112

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.

i7-2720QM 2.52
Xeon w7-3565X 48.25
+1815%

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.

i7-2720QM 3998
Xeon w7-3565X 76649
+1817%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.52 48.25
Recency 3 January 2011 24 August 2024
Physical cores 4 32
Threads 8 64
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 335 Watt

i7-2720QM has 644.4% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-3565X, on the other hand, has a 1814.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, and 700% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Xeon w7-3565X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2720QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2720QM is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-3565X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2720QM and Xeon w7-3565X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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