Core i7-2710QE

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2710QE

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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 i7-2710QE based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,536 Rank: 1250
Rank Name Score Visual
1246 Core i5-3427U 4,540
+0.1%
1247 Core M-5Y71 4,539
+0.1%
1248 Pentium G3450T 4,537
+0%
1249 Core M 5Y10c 4,536
+0%
1250 Core i7-2710QE 4,536
1251 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,535
+-0%
1252 Pentium 4,534
+-0%
1253 Celeron G1840 4,534
+-0%
1254 Xeon X5560 4,533
-0.1%
1255 A10-5800B 4,533
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2710QE based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,658 Rank: 1020
Rank Name Score Visual
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
+0.1%
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
+0.1%
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
+0.1%
1019 Pentium G3470 4,659
+0%
1020 Core i7-2710QE 4,658
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,658
+0%
1022 Xeon E3-1280 4,658
+0%
1023 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,656
+-0%
1024 Xeon X5677 4,655
-0.1%
1025 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,654
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2710QE based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,454 Rank: 1337
Rank Name Score Visual
1333 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,458
+0.1%
1334 Core m3-6Y30 4,456
+0%
1335 Core i5-2520M 4,456
+0%
1336 Phenom II X6 1055T 4,455
+0%
1337 Core i7-2710QE 4,454
1338 Core i7-965 4,454
+0%
1339 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,453
+-0%
1340 Phenom 9750 4,452
+-0%
1341 A10-7850K 4,450
-0.1%
1342 Core i7-960 4,449
-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 i7-2710QE based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,576 Rank: 1050
Rank Name Score Visual
1046 Pentium G4620 4,577
+0%
1047 Core i3-4370 4,577
+0%
1048 A8-7500 4,577
+0%
1049 Xeon X5460 4,577
+0%
1050 Core i7-2710QE 4,576
1051 Core i5-2500S 4,576
+0%
1052 Core i5-750 4,576
+0%
1053 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,575
+-0%
1054 Pentium 6805 4,575
+-0%
1055 PRO A8-8650B 4,575
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2710QE based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,579 Rank: 961
Rank Name Score Visual
957 Core i5-3450S 4,581
+0%
958 Core i3-7320 4,580
+0%
959 Core i3-7101E 4,580
+0%
960 Xeon X5560 4,580
+0%
961 Core i7-2710QE 4,579
962 Core i5-3475S 4,579
+0%
963 Core i5-3470S 4,579
+0%
964 Core i5-4570R 4,579
+0%
965 Core i7-875K 4,579
+0%
966 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,579
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2710QE based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,583 Rank: 1008
Rank Name Score Visual
1004 Core i7-950 4,584
+0%
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
+0%
1006 Core i7-7600U 4,583
+0%
1007 Core i7-7500U 4,583
+0%
1008 Core i7-2710QE 4,583
1009 Core i7-2670QM 4,583
+0%
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%

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Core i7-2710QE Details

With a 45 W TDP and a 32 nm manufacturing process, the Intel Core i7-2710QE stands as a power-efficient processor designed for embedded applications. Built on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, this 64-bit x86-64 CPU features four cores and eight threads, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to enhance multitasking and parallel workloads. Although released in 2012, the processor remains relevant in niche embedded systems where thermal efficiency and integrated graphics are priorities.

The Core i7-2710QE operates at a base clock of 2.1 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.0 GHz when running on a single core. This clock speed can drop to 2.9 GHz on two cores and 2.7 GHz on three or four cores, reflecting Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 dynamic frequency scaling. The chip includes a substantial 6 MiB L3 cache and 1 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB per core for both L1 instruction and data caches, improving data access speed and reducing latency.

Integrated into the processor is the Intel HD Graphics 3000, featuring 12 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and provides basic graphics performance suitable for office tasks, media playback, and light multimedia applications. The CPU supports DDR3-1600, DDR3-1333, and DDR3-1066 memory, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a memory bandwidth of 23.84 GiB/s across two channels.

The Core i7-2710QE supports a range of advanced instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES-NI, and Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology. It also includes features like Intel vPro, Trusted Execution Technology, and Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization support, making it suitable for secure and virtualized environments. The processor uses a Socket G2 (rPGA988B) package and operates at a junction temperature range of 273.15 K to 373.15 K.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-2710QE achieves an Overall Score of 4,536, placing it at #1,249 among 2,060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4,454 (#1,337), and its Multicore Score is 4,658 (#1,020). While these scores place it far behind modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it performs competitively against older generation processors such as the Core i5-760 and Phenom II X6 1100T. Its multicore performance exceeds many of its contemporaries, though its single-core performance lags behind newer low-power and mobile processors.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-2710QE is best suited for embedded systems, industrial automation, and compact desktops where power efficiency and integrated graphics are essential. While it is no longer competitive in mainstream computing, its reliability and feature set ensure it remains in use within specialized environments that prioritize stability over cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Core i7-2710QE

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2710QE
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2710QE
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: rPGA988B
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Embedded
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: DDR3-1600 DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 23.84 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 20
PCIe Configuration: 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4, 1x8+3x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 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 AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory FMA
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