Intel Core i7-2960XM vs Intel Core i7-3635QM
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Intel BGA 1224 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 32 nm | 22 nm |
| Transistors | 1,160 million | 1,480 million |
| Die size | 216 mm² | 160 mm² |
| Package | rPGA | FC-PGA12F |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.7 GHz | up to 3.4 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 27.0x | 24.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |
| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | End-of-life | unknown |
| Release date | Sep 4th, 2011 | Sep 1st, 2012 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Ivy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR02F | unknown |
| Memory support | DDR3 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 4000 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 8MB (shared) | 6MB (shared) |
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. | Intel HD 4000 frequency: 650-1200MHz |
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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 |
