Core i7-2617M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2617M

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-2617M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,369 Rank: 1444
Rank Name Score Visual
1440 Xeon E5520 4,374
+0.1%
1441 Xeon X5460 4,373
+0.1%
1442 Athlon II X3 455 4,372
+0.1%
1443 Core i5-2450M 4,370
+0%
1444 Core i7-2617M 4,369
1445 Core 2 Duo E8600 4,369
+0%
1446 A9-9400 4,369
+0%
1447 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,368
+-0%
1448 Core i7-930 4,368
+-0%
1449 Phenom II X4 840T 4,367
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2617M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,398 Rank: 1459
Rank Name Score Visual
1455 Phenom II X3 B73 4,400
+0%
1456 A8-3870 4,399
+0%
1457 Phenom 9600 4,399
+0%
1458 Core i3-3240T 4,399
+0%
1459 Core i7-2617M 4,398
1460 Core i5-2557M 4,398
+0%
1461 Xeon E5606 4,398
+0%
1462 Pentium B950 4,397
+-0%
1463 Pentium G3420 4,397
+-0%
1464 Phenom 9150e 4,397
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2617M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,350 Rank: 1439
Rank Name Score Visual
1435 Athlon II X2 270 4,355
+0.1%
1436 A8-7500 4,354
+0.1%
1437 Core i3-5005U 4,352
+0%
1438 Core i3-550 4,351
+0%
1439 Core i7-2617M 4,350
1440 Core i7-860 4,349
+-0%
1441 A8-6500 4,348
+-0%
1442 Phenom 9550 4,347
-0.1%
1443 Xeon E5640 4,347
-0.1%
1444 Xeon W3540 4,347
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-2617M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2617M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2617M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i7-2617M Details

The Core i7-2617M stands as a notable evolution in Intel's mobile processor lineup, introducing a more refined balance of performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessors. Built on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and manufactured using a 32 nm process, this mobile CPU was designed to deliver improved single-threaded responsiveness and integrated graphics capabilities, making it a compelling option for business and productivity-focused laptops. Though now over a decade old, the processor retains relevance in legacy systems and niche applications where its 17 W TDP and efficient thermal profile remain advantageous.

Featuring a dual-core design with four threads enabled via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, the Core i7-2617M operates at a base frequency of 1.5 GHz and can boost up to 2.6 GHz under load, leveraging Turbo Boost 2.0 for dynamic performance scaling. It includes 4 MiB of L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, enhancing data throughput and reducing latency for demanding workloads. The chip is packaged in FCBGA-1023 and supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory at up to 8 GB capacity, with a memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. Its integration of Intel HD Graphics 3000, which features 12 execution units and a max frequency of 950 MHz, provides adequate graphics performance for basic multimedia and office applications.

Despite its age, the Core i7-2617M delivers competitive single-core performance, scoring 4350 in benchmark tests and ranking #1439 out of 2060 processors. In multicore performance, it achieves a score of 4398, placing it at #1459, indicating that while it holds its own in single-threaded tasks, its performance is constrained by its dual-core architecture and outdated manufacturing node. The overall score of 4369 positions it just above several modern Pentium and entry-level Core i3 models, highlighting how far mainstream performance has advanced since its release.

The processor supports a wide range of modern features for its time, including AES-NI, AVX, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel vPro technology, which together enhance security, encryption, and system management. Its support for ECC memory, though limited to certain configurations, adds reliability for enterprise environments. However, its relatively low power consumption and lack of advanced features like integrated DDR4 support or PCIe 3.0 make it unsuitable for modern high-performance computing or content creation.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-2617M remains a relic of the early 2010s, useful in legacy systems or as a reference point for understanding the trajectory of mobile CPU development. While it cannot compete with today’s high-end processors—many of which score over 8,000 in multicore benchmarks—it still serves as a reliable workhorse for basic computing, demonstrating the enduring value of efficient design in mobile computing.
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Intel Core i7-2617M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2617M
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2617M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Package: FCBGA-1023
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 17 W
Release Price: $289.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.62 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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