i7-640LM vs i7-8700T

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8700T
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
6.53
+566%
Core i7-640LM
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
0.98

Core i7-8700T outperforms Core i7-640LM by a whopping 566% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10512484
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.43no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency17.333.64
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Arrandale (2010−2011)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$332

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads124
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 1.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s1 × 2.5 GT/s
Multiplier2416
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size149 mm281+177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data382+177 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1151BGA1288
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX+-
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
PAEno data36 Bit
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
Maximum memory size128 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s17.051 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz566 MHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700T and Core i7-640LM.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i7-8700T 6.53
+566%
i7-640LM 0.98

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.

i7-8700T 10176
+565%
i7-640LM 1531

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.

i7-8700T 1336
+265%
i7-640LM 366

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.

i7-8700T 4696
+591%
i7-640LM 680

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.53 0.98
Recency 2 April 2018 7 January 2010
Physical cores 6 2
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 25 Watt

i7-8700T has a 566.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-640LM, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-8700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-640LM in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-8700T is a desktop processor while Core i7-640LM is a notebook one.


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