i7-2760QM vs i7-4960HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.00
+44.9%
Core i7-2760QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.76

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-2760QM by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14281697
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.055.80
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)4 September 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$378

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM 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 speed2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplier2624
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size264 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM 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)
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1224,FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM. 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 bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.598 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA+no data
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-2760QM.

PCIe version32.0
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.

i7-4960HQ 4.00
+44.9%
i7-2760QM 2.76

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.

i7-4960HQ 6351
+44.6%
i7-2760QM 4392

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.

i7-4960HQ 1117
+108%
i7-2760QM 537

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.

i7-4960HQ 3676
+126%
i7-2760QM 1630

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.00 2.76
Integrated graphics card 3.07 0.66
Recency 1 September 2013 4 September 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 45 Watt

i7-4960HQ has a 44.9% higher aggregate performance score, 365.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

i7-2760QM, on the other hand, has 4.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4960HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2760QM in performance tests.


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