i5-1335U vs i7-720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.08
Core i5-1335U
2023
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
9.63
+792%

Core i5-1335U outperforms Core i7-720QM by a whopping 792% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2422814
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Raptor Lake-U
Power efficiency2.1958.54
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Raptor Lake-U (2023)
Release date24 June 2009 (15 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546$340

Detailed specifications

Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier12no data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U 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
SocketFCPGA988,PGA988FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
PAE36 Bitno data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size8 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U.

PCIe version24.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i7-720QM 1.08
i5-1335U 9.63
+792%

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.

i7-720QM 1656
i5-1335U 14739
+790%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-720QM 2995
i5-1335U 9351
+212%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-720QM 8357
i5-1335U 40266
+382%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-720QM 3100
i5-1335U 12286
+296%

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i7-720QM 16.64
i5-1335U 8.03
+107%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-720QM 3
i5-1335U 19
+549%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.08 9.63
Recency 24 June 2009 4 January 2023
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i5-1335U has a 791.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 13 years, 150% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and 200% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1335U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-720QM in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-720QM and Core i5-1335U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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