Core i7-3740QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3740QM

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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 i7-3740QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,902 Rank: 947
Rank Name Score Visual
943 Core m7-6Y75 4,912
+0.2%
944 Core i5-5257U 4,908
+0.1%
945 Core i5-6300HQ 4,907
+0.1%
946 Core i3-1000NG4 4,906
+0.1%
947 Core i7-3740QM 4,902
948 Xeon D-1567 4,901
+-0%
949 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,900
+-0%
950 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,900
+-0%
951 Core i7-2700K 4,900
+-0%
952 Xeon Silver 4108 4,898
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3740QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,774 Rank: 882
Rank Name Score Visual
878 Core i5-6440HQ 4,776
+0%
879 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,775
+0%
880 Core i7-4810MQ 4,775
+0%
881 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,774
+0%
882 Core i7-3740QM 4,774
883 Core i3-9100 4,773
+-0%
884 Core i7-4800MQ 4,773
+-0%
885 Core i7-3820QM 4,773
+-0%
886 Core i3-8100T 4,772
+-0%
887 FX-9590 4,769
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3740QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,988 Rank: 945
Rank Name Score Visual
941 Xeon E5-2682 v4 5,002
+0.3%
942 Core i5-3570 4,997
+0.2%
943 Core i5-6400T 4,993
+0.1%
944 Celeron G4900 4,988
+0%
945 Core i7-3740QM 4,988
946 Core i7-7500U 4,982
-0.1%
947 Core i5-8365U 4,980
-0.2%
948 Core i7 970 4,980
-0.2%
949 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,979
-0.2%
950 Xeon Gold 5120 4,978
-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 i7-3740QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,644 Rank: 849
Rank Name Score Visual
845 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,645
+0%
846 Ryzen 5 2500U 4,645
+0%
847 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,644
+0%
848 Core i5-3570K 4,644
+0%
849 Core i7-3740QM 4,644
850 Core i5-3570 4,643
+-0%
851 Core i5-8250U 4,642
+-0%
852 Core i3-8300T 4,642
+-0%
853 Core i5-4590S 4,642
+-0%
854 Core i7-4700HQ 4,642
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3740QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 781
Rank Name Score Visual
777 Core i7-2600 4,657
+0%
778 Core i3-9300 4,656
+0%
779 Core i7-6700HQ 4,656
+0%
780 Xeon E3-1240 4,656
+0%
781 Core i7-3740QM 4,656
782 Core i7-4980HQ 4,656
+0%
783 Xeon E3-1245 4,656
+0%
784 Xeon E-2124G 4,655
+-0%
785 Core i5-7600K 4,655
+-0%
786 Atom C3758 4,655
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3740QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,642 Rank: 857
Rank Name Score Visual
853 Core i7-4702MQ 4,644
+0%
854 Ryzen 7 2800H 4,643
+0%
855 Xeon E3-1290 4,643
+0%
856 Xeon X5680 4,643
+0%
857 Core i7-3740QM 4,642
858 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE 4,641
+-0%
859 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,641
+-0%
860 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,641
+-0%
861 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 4,640
+-0%
862 Ryzen 3 1200 4,640
+-0%

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Core i7-3740QM Details

The Intel Core i7-3740QM, released in September 2012, is a mobile processor built on the Ivy Bridge architecture and represents an older generation of Intel's high-performance lineup. Despite its age, it remains competitive in certain benchmarks, particularly when compared to other processors from the same era. At the time of its launch, the Core i7-3740QM was designed for power users and enthusiasts requiring strong multi-threaded performance in laptops, thanks to its 4-core, 8-thread configuration enabled by Hyper-Threading technology.

Operating at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, the processor delivers solid performance for its time. It features a 22 nm manufacturing process and integrates Intel HD Graphics 4000, which supports up to three displays and offers a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz. The integrated GPU, while modest by today’s standards, was capable of handling light gaming and multimedia tasks in 2012. The chip also supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory across a dual-channel interface, delivering up to 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

In terms of performance, the Core i7-3740QM achieves an Overall Score of 4902, placing it at #947 out of 2060 processors in the benchmark database. Its Singlecore Score of 4988 ranks it at #944, while its Multicore Score of 4774 lands it at #881. The processor performs comparably to modern entry-level CPUs such as the Core i3-9100 and Core i7-4800MQ, but trails behind current-generation offerings like the Ryzen 5 2400GE and Core i5-6440HQ. While it holds its own in single-threaded workloads, its multicore performance is notably lower than many newer processors, reflecting its age and the rapid evolution of CPU architecture.

The Core i7-3740QM supports a wide range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, and Intel VT-x virtualization, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and high-performance computing tasks. It also includes Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Secure Key, which improve power efficiency and security. With a TDP of 45 W and a BGA 1224 package, it is designed for mobile platforms where thermal constraints are a key consideration.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-3740QM is best suited for legacy systems or users with specific software requirements that benefit from its architecture. While it is no longer competitive with modern CPUs in terms of raw performance, its integrated graphics and power efficiency still make it a viable option for light computing tasks in older laptops. For users seeking a modern upgrade, the current generation of processors offers significantly better performance and features, but the i7-3740QM remains a testament to Intel’s mobile processing capabilities from the early 2010s.
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Intel Core i7-3740QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3740QM
Model Number: i7-3740QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 27x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCPGA988
Package: FC-BGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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