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 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 i7-3720QM is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is higher 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 Series: Core i7 Ivy Bridge Clock Rate 2600 - 3600 MHz Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 6 MB Number of Cores / Threads 4 / 8 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 GPU Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1250 MHz)64 Bit 64 Bit support Architecture x86 Starting Price $378 U.S. Announcement Date 04/23/2012 Product Link (external) ark.intel.com
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