Core i7-2670QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2670QM

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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 i7-2670QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,410 Rank: 1386
Rank Name Score Visual
1382 Core i7-2677M 4,412
+0%
1383 Core i5-2435M 4,412
+0%
1384 Phenom II X4 955 4,411
+0%
1385 Core i7-3689Y 4,411
+0%
1386 Core i7-2670QM 4,410
1387 Core i5-661 4,409
+-0%
1388 Pentium Silver N6000 4,409
+-0%
1389 Phenom II X4 B40 4,408
+-0%
1390 Core i5-2540M 4,406
-0.1%
1391 Core M 5Y70 4,405
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2670QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,378 Rank: 1510
Rank Name Score Visual
1506 Athlon II X4 620 4,379
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1507 Celeron G1630 4,379
+0%
1508 Athlon II X4 600e 4,379
+0%
1509 Core i7-2677M 4,378
+0%
1510 Core i7-2670QM 4,378
1511 Pentium G3450 4,378
+0%
1512 Xeon W3505 4,377
+-0%
1513 Intel Core i5-580M 4,376
+-0%
1514 Athlon II X3 440 4,376
+-0%
1515 Core i5-4202Y 4,376
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2670QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,431 Rank: 1357
Rank Name Score Visual
1353 Athlon X4 860K 4,435
+0.1%
1354 Intel Core i7-640M 4,433
+0%
1355 A10-7800 4,432
+0%
1356 A8-5600K 4,432
+0%
1357 Core i7-2670QM 4,431
1358 Xeon E3-1260L 4,431
+0%
1359 Core i5-2515E 4,429
+-0%
1360 A9-9420 4,429
+-0%
1361 Athlon X4 840 4,429
+-0%
1362 FX-6120 4,427
-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 i7-2670QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 1013
Rank Name Score Visual
1009 Pentium Gold G5500 4,584
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1010 Core i5-2405S 4,584
+0%
1011 Phenom II X6 1090T 4,584
+0%
1012 Athlon X4 840 4,584
+0%
1013 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
1014 Core i3-7300 4,583
+0%
1015 Core i5-2300 4,583
+0%
1016 A10-6790K 4,583
+0%
1017 Core i5-760 4,583
+0%
1018 Pentium Gold G5600 4,582
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2670QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,578 Rank: 968
Rank Name Score Visual
964 Core i5-4570R 4,579
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965 Core i7-875K 4,579
+0%
966 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,579
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967 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,578
+0%
968 Core i7-2670QM 4,578
969 Core i5-3350P 4,578
+0%
970 Xeon W3530 4,577
+-0%
971 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,577
+-0%
972 Core i7-870 4,577
+-0%
973 Pentium Gold G6400 4,577
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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2670QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 1009
Rank Name Score Visual
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
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1006 Core i7-7600U 4,583
+0%
1007 Core i7-7500U 4,583
+0%
1008 Core i7-2710QE 4,583
+0%
1009 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
1010 Core i3-8145U 4,582
+-0%
1011 Xeon W3570 4,582
+-0%
1012 Xeon W3565 4,582
+-0%
1013 Core i5-2300 4,582
+-0%
1014 Xeon E5640 4,582
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Core i7-2670QM Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-2670QM remains a notable example of early 2010s mobile computing, representing a significant step forward in performance and efficiency for its time. Designed for the mobile market, this processor was launched in October 2011 as part of Intel's Sandy Bridge M family, built on a 32 nm process and featuring the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture. With a TDP of 45 W, it strikes a balance between performance and power consumption, making it suitable for high-end laptops of its era. The processor is packaged in the rPGA988B socket, which was common for mobile platforms during that period.

The Core i7-2670QM features four cores and eight threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multiple workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.1 GHz under load, depending on thermal and power conditions. The chip integrates 6 MB of L3 cache, with 1 MB of L2 cache and 0.25 MB of L1 cache, enhancing data access speed. It supports dual-channel DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. The processor also supports Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep technologies, which dynamically adjust clock speeds and power usage based on workload demands.

Integrated into the processor is the Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU, which features 12 execution units and can reach a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz in burst mode. This GPU supports up to two displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia tasks, light gaming, and video playback. While not designed for high-end graphics, it provides a cost-effective solution for users who do not require a discrete GPU.

The Core i7-2670QM supports a range of advanced technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX for vectorized operations, and Intel VT-x for hardware virtualization. It also includes features like Intel Flex Memory Access, which improves memory performance by allowing non-uniform memory access patterns. The processor is manufactured with 1.16 billion transistors and has a die area of 216 mm², reflecting the dense integration typical of Sandy Bridge designs.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-2670QM achieves an overall score of 4410, ranking it #1386 out of 2060 processors in the database. Its single-core score of 4431 places it at #1357, while its multicore score of 4378 lands at #1509. These results indicate that the processor performs well in single-threaded applications but is outpaced by modern CPUs in multi-threaded workloads. Compared to contemporaries like the Athlon II X4 620 and Core i5-580M, it holds a competitive edge in both single- and multicore performance.

Despite its age, the Core i7-2670QM remains a viable option for users seeking reliable performance in legacy systems. Its balanced architecture, support for advanced features, and integrated graphics make it well-suited for general productivity, multimedia use, and light gaming. However, in today's landscape dominated by modern processors from AMD and Intel, it is clearly positioned as a mid-tier performer, best suited for older laptops or systems where cost-effective upgrades are required.
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Intel Core i7-2670QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2670QM
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2670QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $378.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 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: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.16 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 VT-x EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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