Intel Core i7-3520M
The Intel Core i7-3520M is the fastest dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture at the time of introduction in Q2 2012. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.9 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.6 GHz (for 1 active core). As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessor Core i7-2640M , it offers a 4 MB L3-Cache.
Ivy Bridge is an enhanced d ie 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 i7-3520M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is about 5 - 10 % above the old i7-2640M (see benchmarks below).
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 fastest variants.
Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i7-3520M is rated at a TDP of 35 W . Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i7.
Series Intel Core i7 Codename Ivy Bridge Series: Core i7 Ivy Bridge Clock Rate 2900 - 3600 MHz Level 1 Cache 128 KB Level 2 Cache 512 KB Level 3 Cache 4 MB Number of Cores / Threads 2 / 4 Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 35 Watt Manufacturing Technology 22 nm Max. Temperature 105 °C Socket BGA1023, PGA988 Features HD Graphics 4000, DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization GPU Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1250 MHz)64 Bit 64 Bit support Architecture x86 Starting Price $346 U.S. Announcement Date 06/03/2012 Product Link (external) Intel Core i7 3520M
Benchmarks Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 3 avg: 3.3 median: 3.4 (7%) max: 3.44 Points
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Intel Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6850 2%
Intel Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 2%
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Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 1.41 avg: 1.4 median: 1.5 (46%) max: 1.47 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 4408 avg: 4813 median: 4855 (43%) max: 4903 points
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Intel Core i5-2500K -1%
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 9112 avg: 10167 median: 10467 (18%) max: 10605 points
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 11581 avg: 12766 median: 12889.5 (12%) max: 13151 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 6029 avg: 6128 median: 6146.5 (46%) max: 6203 Points
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Intel Core i5-2500K -3%
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wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 456 avg: 493 median: 492.1 (6%) max: 569.853 s
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VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 1616%
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 14.4 avg: 15.5 median: 15.4 (3%) max: 17.097 s
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AMD Phenom II X4 905e -3%
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min: 2661 avg: 2863 median: 2715 (17%) max: 3527 points
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 6.7 avg: 16.1 median: 18.9 (9%) max: 19.44 fps
Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz -88%
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 35.1 avg: 86.2 median: 98.6 (29%) max: 101.8 fps
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AMD Phenom II X4 905e 2%
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TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.164 avg: 0.2 median: 0.2 (7%) max: 0.176 GB/s
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TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.249 avg: 0.3 median: 0.3 (8%) max: 0.302 GB/s
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AMD Phenom II X4 905e -3%
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TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 1.2 avg: 1.6 median: 1.7 (6%) max: 1.7 GB/s
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3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 3528 avg: 4086 median: 4134 (23%) max: 4212 Points
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Intel Core 2 Extreme (Desktop) QX6700 -2%
Intel Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 4%
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 10 avg: 10.3 median: 10 (2%) max: 10.94 s
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VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 4395%
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 24 avg: 24.8 median: 25 (1%) max: 25.866 s
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Intel Core i5-2500K 1%
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Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 565 avg: 591 median: 594 (3%) max: 612 s
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Intel Core i5-2500K 0%
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VIA C3-M C3-M-1200 3709%
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
min: 55800 avg: 63808 median: 67130 (32%) max: 69140 MIPS
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Intel Core i5-2400 22%
Intel Core i7-940 32%
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SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
min: 41450 avg: 42502 median: 42450 (33%) max: 44032 MFLOPS
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Intel Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 -10%
Intel Core i5-2400 8%
Intel Core i7-940 43%
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Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
7.2 Points (92%)
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Intel Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 1%
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3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 9277 avg: 11188 median: 11511 (13%) max: 11788 Points
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Intel Core 2 Quad (Desktop) Q9550 2%
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3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 3582 avg: 4275 median: 4466 (16%) max: 4774 Points
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3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
39221 Points (25%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
3393 Points (9%)
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3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
4772 Points (12%)
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- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
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