Ultra 7 256V vs i7-2920XM Extreme

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking	not rated	624
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Market segment	Laptop	Laptop
Series	Intel Core i7EE	no data
Power efficiency	no data	69.00
Architecture codename	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date	9 January 2011 (13 years ago)	24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,096	no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	8 (Octa-Core)
Threads	8	8
Base clock speed	no data	2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	2.5 GHz	4.8 GHz
Bus type	DMI 2.0	no data
Bus rate	4 × 5 GT/s	37 MHz
Multiplier	25	no data
L1 cache	256 KB	192 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	32 nm	3 nm
Die size	216 mm2	no data
Maximum core temperature	no data	100 °C
Number of transistors	1160 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 configuration	1 (Uniprocessor)	1
Socket	Socket G2	Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)	55 Watt	17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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 i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

+

+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d	+	+
VT-x	+	+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3-1600	DDR5
Maximum memory size	32 GB	no data
Max memory channels	2	no data
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.598 GB/s	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

Intel HD Graphics 3000

Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2920XM Extreme and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version	no data	5.0
PCI Express lanes	no data	4

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	9 January 2011	24 September 2024
Physical cores	4	8
Chip lithography	32 nm	3 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	55 Watt	17 Watt

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