Atom x7405C vs i7-2740QM

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

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Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Amston Lake (2024)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$57

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C 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)
Threads84
Base clock speedno data1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed2.3 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier23no data
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Number of transistors1160 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C 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
SocketSocket G2Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt12 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++

Security technologies

Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000N/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2740QM and Atom x7405C.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data9

Pros & cons summary


Recency 4 September 2011 8 April 2024
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 12 Watt

i7-2740QM has 100% more threads.

Atom x7405C, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 12 years, a 220% more advanced lithography process, and 275% lower power consumption.

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