Intel Core i7-3740QM

The Intel Core i7-3740QM is a fast quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture and successor of the i7-3720QM. 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 2.7 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.6 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.7 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 i7-3740QM should be slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be above the Core i7-2960XM.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1300 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3740QM 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	2700 - 3700 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, 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	09/30/2012

CPU Benchmarks

3DMark 06 - CPU:

100%

min: 6825 avg: 6837 (80.31%) max: 6849 Points

Model	Memory	GPU			Result
M73-2N, Ivy Bridge	8192 MB	HD Graphics 4000			6825
M73-2N (Kepler)	8192 MB	GeForce GTX 675MX	600 / 1800MHz	2048MB GDDR5 ForceWare 306.14	6849

Cinebench R10 in comparison
Intel Atom Z670 (min)	691
...
Intel Core i7 3820QM	19490.7
Intel Core i7 3920XM	19652.5
Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 2700K	19675
Intel Core i7 3740QM	19798
Intel Xeon (Desktop) X5670	19954
Intel Core i7 3840QM	20135
Core i7 4800MQ	20172
...
Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max)	27189.5

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Intel Core i7-3740QM

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