Core i7-2820QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2820QM

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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 i7-2820QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,709 Rank: 1095
Rank Name Score Visual
1091 A6-7470K 4,716
+0.1%
1092 Core i3-6100TE 4,713
+0.1%
1093 Core i7-4600U 4,713
+0.1%
1094 Core i7-3520M 4,712
+0.1%
1095 Core i7-2820QM 4,709
1096 Core i5-5300U 4,708
+-0%
1097 Xeon D-1559 4,707
+-0%
1098 Core i7-3940XM 4,705
-0.1%
1099 Core i5-3340 4,705
-0.1%
1100 Xeon X5660 4,704
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2820QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,692 Rank: 971
Rank Name Score Visual
967 Intel Core i3-380UM 4,693
+0%
968 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,693
+0%
969 Core i7-4710MQ 4,693
+0%
970 Core i3-9100TE 4,693
+0%
971 Core i7-2820QM 4,692
972 Core i7-3612QM 4,692
+0%
973 Core i7 940 4,692
+0%
974 Xeon W-2102 4,691
+-0%
975 Xeon D-1537 4,690
+-0%
976 Core i7-3615QM 4,690
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2820QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,720 Rank: 1137
Rank Name Score Visual
1133 Xeon X3470 4,731
+0.2%
1134 Xeon Silver 4210 4,729
+0.2%
1135 Pentium G3220 4,728
+0.2%
1136 Core i3-3220 4,722
+0%
1137 Core i7-2820QM 4,720
1138 Core i3-7020U 4,720
+0%
1139 Xeon E3-1280 4,720
+0%
1140 Core m5-6Y54 4,718
+-0%
1141 A10-9700 4,714
-0.1%
1142 Pentium G3240 4,713
-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 i7-2820QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,605 Rank: 955
Rank Name Score Visual
951 Xeon W3550 4,607
+0%
952 Xeon X5560 4,607
+0%
953 Core i5-2500K 4,606
+0%
954 Core i7-950 4,606
+0%
955 Core i7-2820QM 4,605
956 Xeon E3-1220 4,605
+0%
957 Core i3-9100TE 4,604
+-0%
958 Core i7-870 4,603
+-0%
959 Xeon X5550 4,602
-0.1%
960 Core i7-940 4,602
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2820QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,603 Rank: 894
Rank Name Score Visual
890 Core i5-4570 4,605
+0%
891 Xeon E3-1225 v3 4,605
+0%
892 Core i3-1115G4 4,605
+0%
893 Core i5-3570K 4,604
+0%
894 Core i7-2820QM 4,603
895 Core i5-3570 4,603
+0%
896 Athlon 3000G 4,603
+0%
897 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,602
+-0%
898 Core i7-2760QM 4,602
+-0%
899 Core i5-7440HQ 4,602
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2820QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,602 Rank: 960
Rank Name Score Visual
956 Core i5-3340 4,603
+0%
957 Core i5-3330S 4,603
+0%
958 Core i7-2920XM 4,603
+0%
959 Core i7-975 4,603
+0%
960 Core i7-2820QM 4,602
961 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,602
+0%
962 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,602
+0%
963 Xeon E3-1220 4,602
+0%
964 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,602
+0%
965 Pentium 6805 4,601
+-0%

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Core i7-2820QM Details

For users seeking a balance of performance and power efficiency in mobile computing, the Intel Core i7-2820QM stands as a capable option from an earlier generation of laptop processors. Released in 2011, this CPU is now considered outdated by modern standards, but it was once a flagship mobile part in Intel's Sandy Bridge M series. Built on a 32 nm process and based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, the i7-2820QM was designed for high-end laptops and workstations, offering a blend of single-core speed and multi-threaded performance for its time.

The processor features four cores and eight threads, thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle demanding multitasking and productivity workloads effectively. It operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz on a single core, dropping to 3.3 GHz on two cores, and 3.1 GHz on three or four cores. The chip includes 8 MiB of L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, distributed across the cores to ensure fast data access. It supports DDR3-1600, DDR3-1333, and DDR3-1066 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a peak memory bandwidth of 23.84 GB/s.

Intel's integrated HD Graphics 3000 GPU is also a notable feature, featuring 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a maximum dynamic frequency of 1300 MHz. This GPU supports up to two displays and provides basic multimedia and light gaming capabilities, though it falls far short of modern integrated graphics solutions. The CPU operates at a 45 W TDP, making it suitable for performance-oriented laptops with adequate cooling, and it uses the Socket G2 (rPGA988B) package.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-2820QM achieves a multicore score of 4692, placing it at #971 among 2060 processors, and a single-core score of 4720, ranking #1137. Its overall score of 4709 lands it at #1095 in the overall ranking. While it outperforms several modern and older CPUs in its multicore and single-core scores—such as the Core i3-3220 and Pentium G3220—its performance is now overshadowed by contemporary processors. It falls behind top-tier models like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which score over 9000 and 8000 respectively.

The i7-2820QM supports a wide range of features, including Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, Intel vPro, and Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization. It also includes AES-NI, AVX, and SSE4.2 instruction sets, making it suitable for encryption, multimedia encoding, and scientific computing. However, it lacks support for ECC memory and modern memory types like DDR4 or DDR5.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-2820QM is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing projects, or low-cost upgrades in older laptops where discrete graphics are not required. Its performance, while impressive for its era, is no longer competitive in the current market, where even mid-range mobile processors outperform it significantly. For users seeking modern performance, newer Intel and AMD platforms offer far superior efficiency and power.
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Intel Core i7-2820QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2820QM
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2820QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (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: $568.00

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: 8 MiB (16-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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