Core i7-2720QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2720QM

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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 i7-2720QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,643 Rank: 1156
Rank Name Score Visual
1152 Core i7-2655LE 4,646
+0.1%
1153 Core i3-4150T 4,646
+0.1%
1154 Core M 5Y31 4,645
+0%
1155 Core i3-2125 4,645
+0%
1156 Core i7-2720QM 4,643
1157 Core i5-7300U 4,642
+-0%
1158 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,639
-0.1%
1159 Pentium G3260 4,638
-0.1%
1160 Core i5-3340M 4,638
-0.1%
1161 Core m5-6Y57 4,635
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2720QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,650 Rank: 1031
Rank Name Score Visual
1027 Celeron B800 4,652
+0%
1028 Xeon X3470 4,652
+0%
1029 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,651
+0%
1030 FX-8140 4,651
+0%
1031 Core i7-2720QM 4,650
1032 Core i5-2310 4,650
+0%
1033 Core i3-4340 4,649
+-0%
1034 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,648
+-0%
1035 Core i5-3350P 4,647
-0.1%
1036 Xeon E3-1270 4,645
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2720QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,638 Rank: 1187
Rank Name Score Visual
1183 Core i3-2120 4,641
+0.1%
1184 Core M-5Y70 4,640
+0%
1185 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,640
+0%
1186 Core M 5Y10 4,638
+0%
1187 Core i7-2720QM 4,638
1188 Xeon W3565 4,637
+-0%
1189 Xeon E3-1245 4,637
+-0%
1190 Core M-5Y71 4,635
-0.1%
1191 Pentium Silver N6005 4,633
-0.1%
1192 Core i3-6100U 4,630
-0.2%

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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 i7-2720QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,588 Rank: 993
Rank Name Score Visual
989 Core i5-2320 4,589
+0%
990 A12-9800 4,589
+0%
991 A10-7870K 4,589
+0%
992 Xeon E3-1260L 4,589
+0%
993 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
994 Xeon X3460 4,588
+0%
995 A10-6800K 4,588
+0%
996 A10-6700 4,588
+0%
997 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,588
+0%
998 Core i3-8109U 4,587
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2720QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,588 Rank: 936
Rank Name Score Visual
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+0%
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+0%
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+-0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
+-0%
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
+-0%
940 Xeon X3470 4,587
+-0%
941 Xeon X5570 4,587
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2720QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,588 Rank: 989
Rank Name Score Visual
985 Xeon X5550 4,590
+0%
986 Core i3-7100T 4,589
+0%
987 Xeon X5570 4,589
+0%
988 Core i5-2405S 4,589
+0%
989 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
990 Core i3-7101E 4,588
+0%
991 Core i7-960 4,588
+0%
992 Pentium Silver N6005 4,588
+0%
993 Core i3-7100H 4,587
+-0%
994 Core i3-10110U 4,586
+-0%

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Core i7-2720QM Details

The Intel Core i7-2720QM stands as a testament to the mobile computing capabilities of its era, showcasing robust performance for a processor released in 2011. Built on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture and fabricated on a 32 nm process, this mobile CPU was designed for high-performance laptops, offering a balance of power and efficiency. With a base clock of 2.2 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.3 GHz, the i7-2720QM delivers strong single-threaded performance, supported by its ability to dynamically scale frequencies across up to four active cores. The processor features four cores and eight threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, enabling efficient multitasking and improved productivity in demanding applications.

The Core i7-2720QM integrates Intel's HD Graphics 3000, which features 12 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz, providing adequate graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. It supports up to two displays and is paired with DDR3-1600 memory, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 23.84 GB/s. The CPU is housed in a BGA package and uses the Socket G2 interface, reflecting its integration into laptops rather than desktops. Its 45 W TDP ensures it remains thermally manageable in mobile environments, while its 6 MiB L3 cache and 1 MiB L2 cache enhance data access speeds.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-2720QM achieves an Overall Score of 4643, placing it at #1156 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4638 (#1186) and a Multicore Score of 4650 (#1031). These results indicate that while the processor is no longer competitive with modern CPUs, it holds its own against many mid-tier mobile and desktop processors from the same generation. It outperforms several Intel and AMD chips released around the same time, including the Core i3-4340 and Xeon E3-1235L v5, yet falls short of newer offerings like the Core i5-7300U.

Technologically, the i7-2720QM supports a broad range of features, including Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Intel Hyper-Threading, AES-NI, and AVX, allowing it to handle encryption, virtualization, and multimedia workloads efficiently. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant for legacy systems or users requiring stable performance in lightweight applications. As of March 2026, the Core i7-2720QM is best suited for general productivity, light content creation, and casual gaming, though it is overshadowed by modern processors in both single-core and multi-core performance.

The i7-2720QM's performance is especially notable when compared to its contemporaries, as it competes with high-end desktop processors like the Xeon X3470 and Phenom II X6 1045T. However, its position in the top 50 of any modern benchmark list is unlikely, as even mid-tier CPUs today outperform it by a significant margin. Still, its combination of integrated graphics, efficient power usage, and solid compute capabilities make it a reliable option for older laptops or systems where upgradeability is limited.
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Intel Core i7-2720QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2720QM
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2720QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Socket: Socket
Package: FCBGA-1224 and 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: DDR3-1600 DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 23.84 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: 1300 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 TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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