Intel Core i7-2860QM vs Intel Core i7-2920XM
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel BGA 1224 | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | 1,160 million | 1,160 million |
| Die size | 216 mm² | 216 mm² |
| Package | BGA2 | rPGA |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.6 GHz | up to 3.5 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 25.0x | 25.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 4th, 2011 | Jan 3rd, 2011 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR02Q | SR02E |
| Memory support | unknown Dual-channel | unknown Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 8 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 3000 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 8MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| HTT | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TXT | Yes | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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