Ultra 7 268V vs i7-2840QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2840QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.42
Core Ultra 7 268V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
15.17
+527%

Core Ultra 7 268V outperforms Core i7-2840QM by a whopping 527% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1776463
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.0684.01
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm3 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1160 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V 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 2833
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2840QM and Core Ultra 7 268V.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data4

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.42 15.17
Recency 4 September 2011 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 268V has a 526.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 100% more physical cores, a 966.7% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2840QM in performance tests.


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