Xeon w7-2575X vs i7-720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.05
Xeon w7-2575X
2024
22 cores / 44 threads, 250 Watt
38.80
+3595%

Xeon w7-2575X outperforms Core i7-720QM by a whopping 3595% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking242675
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data69.57
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency2.2014.63
Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date24 June 2009 (15 years ago)24 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546$1,689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X 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)22 (Docosa-Core)
Threads844
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
Multiplier12no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)45 MB
Chip lithography45 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data76 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X 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,PGA988FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt250 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR5-4800
Maximum memory size8 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardNoneN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X.

PCIe version25.0
PCI Express lanes1664

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 1.05
Xeon w7-2575X 38.80
+3595%

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 1657
Xeon w7-2575X 61402
+3606%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.05 38.80
Recency 24 June 2009 24 August 2024
Physical cores 4 22
Threads 8 44
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 250 Watt

i7-720QM has 455.6% lower power consumption.

Xeon w7-2575X, on the other hand, has a 3595.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 15 years, and 450% more physical cores and 450% more threads.

The Xeon w7-2575X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-720QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-720QM is a notebook processor while Xeon w7-2575X is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-720QM and Xeon w7-2575X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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