Intel Core i7-3720QM

The Intel Core i7-3720QM is a fast high-end quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. Due to Hyperthreading, the four cores can handle up to eight threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.6 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.5 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.6 GHz (for 1 active core).
Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and DDR3(L)-1600 support.
The performance of the Core i7-3720QM should be slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be faster than the former fastest model, the Core i7-2920XM.
The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1250 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.
As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3720QM is specified at a TDP of 45 Watts including graphics card and memory controller. Therefore, the CPU is well-suited for laptops 15-inches or greater.
| Series | Intel Core i7 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge |
| Clock Rate | 2600 - 3600 MHz |
| Level 1 Cache | 256 KB |
| Level 2 Cache | 1024 KB |
| Level 3 Cache | 6144 KB |
| Number of Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 45 Watt |
| Transistor Count | 1400 Million |
| Manufacturing Technology | 22 nm |
| Die Size | 160 mm2 |
| Max. Temperature | 105 °C |
| Socket | FCBGA1224, FCPGA988 |
| Features | HD Graphics 4000 (650-1250MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization |
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support |
| Hardware Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d |
| Starting Price | $378 U.S. |
| Announcement Date | 04/23/2012 |
| Product Link (external) | Intel Core i7 3720QM |
CPU Benchmarks
| Cinebench R10 in comparison | ||
| Intel Atom Z670 (min) | 691 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Core i7 3630QM | 18081.4 | |
| Intel Core i7 2960XM | 18300 | |
| Intel Core i5 (Desktop) 3570K | 18325 | |
| Intel Core i7 3720QM | 18497.8 | |
| Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 2600K | 18608 | |
| Intel Core i7 3820QM | 19490.7 | |
| Intel Core i7 3920XM | 19652.5 | |
| ... | ||
| Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max) | 27189.5 | |
Reviews for the Intel Core i7 3720QM processor
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2012-06 MD103LL/A (NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 15.6")
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Asus G55VW-ES71 (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M, 15.6")
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Asus G75V (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670M, 17.3")
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Dell Precision M4700 (NVIDIA Quadro K2000M, 15.6")
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Eurocom Monster 1.0 (NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 11.6")
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Fujitsu Celsius H920 (NVIDIA Quadro K3000M, 17.3")
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Lenovo ThinkPad W530-2447 (NVIDIA Quadro K1000M, 15.6")
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One M73-2O (NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M, 17.3")
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