Core i7-3920XM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3920XM

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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 i7-3920XM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,955 Rank: 906
Rank Name Score Visual
902 Core i7-3840QM 4,962
+0.1%
903 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,962
+0.1%
904 Xeon D-2123IT 4,960
+0.1%
905 Core i7-4700HQ 4,958
+0.1%
906 Core i7-3920XM 4,955
907 Core i5-6267U 4,954
+-0%
908 FX-8120 4,953
+-0%
909 Xeon D-1587 4,952
-0.1%
910 Core i7-2600K 4,951
-0.1%
911 Core i7-4558U 4,951
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3920XM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,815 Rank: 824
Rank Name Score Visual
820 Pentium Gold G4600 4,819
+0.1%
821 Core i7-6700HQ 4,819
+0.1%
822 Core i5-7442EQ 4,819
+0.1%
823 Core i7-7820HQ 4,817
+0%
824 Core i7-3920XM 4,815
825 Xeon W-2125 4,814
+-0%
826 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,813
+-0%
827 Xeon E3-1275 V2 4,813
+-0%
828 Pentium G4400T 4,812
-0.1%
829 Pentium G4400 4,812
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3920XM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,049 Rank: 911
Rank Name Score Visual
907 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 5,055
+0.1%
908 Core i5-4430 5,054
+0.1%
909 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 5,050
+0%
910 Xeon E5-4655 v4 5,049
+0%
911 Core i7-3920XM 5,049
912 Core i3-4160 5,045
-0.1%
913 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 5,044
-0.1%
914 Core i5-3475S 5,044
-0.1%
915 EPYC 7601 5,043
-0.1%
916 Core i7-2600K 5,043
-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 i7-3920XM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 803
Rank Name Score Visual
799 Core i7-4810MQ 4,658
+0%
800 Core i5-4670 4,657
+0%
801 Xeon W-2102 4,656
+0%
802 Core i7-8565U 4,656
+0%
803 Core i7-3920XM 4,656
804 Core i7-3840QM 4,656
+0%
805 Core i7-4722HQ 4,656
+0%
806 Core i5-10210U 4,655
+-0%
807 Ryzen 3 1200 4,655
+-0%
808 Core i5-8350U 4,654
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3920XM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,657 Rank: 776
Rank Name Score Visual
772 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,658
+0%
773 Xeon E3-1270 4,658
+0%
774 Xeon E-2224 4,657
+0%
775 Core i7-4910MQ 4,657
+0%
776 Core i7-3920XM 4,657
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
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3920XM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,639 Rank: 865
Rank Name Score Visual
861 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 4,640
+0%
862 Ryzen 3 1200 4,640
+0%
863 Core i7-3820QM 4,640
+0%
864 Xeon D-1527 4,639
+0%
865 Core i7-3920XM 4,639
866 Core i7-3720QM 4,639
+0%
867 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,638
+-0%
868 Core i3-8109U 4,638
+-0%
869 Core i5-6442EQ 4,638
+-0%
870 Xeon X5690 4,638
+-0%

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Core i7-3920XM Details

Ranking #906 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-3920XM reflects a processor from an earlier era of mobile computing, launched in April 2012. Though now over a decade old, it remains a compelling example of Intel’s mobile high-end offerings during the Ivy Bridge generation. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 55 W TDP, the i7-3920XM was designed for high-performance laptops and mobile workstations, where thermal constraints were balanced with computational demands. Its architecture, while outdated by today's standards, still delivers a solid foundation for understanding how mobile CPUs evolved toward today's multi-threaded, power-efficient designs.

At its core, the i7-3920XM features four physical cores and eight threads thanks to Intel Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle a wide range of multitasking workloads efficiently. With a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a turbo frequency of up to 3.8 GHz, the processor benefits from dynamic frequency scaling to optimize performance and power consumption. It operates on the FCPGA988 socket and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. The L3 cache measures 7.629 MiB, while L1 and L2 caches are 0.061 MiB and 0.244 MiB respectively, contributing to efficient data access and reduced latency.

Integrated into the processor is Intel HD Graphics 4000, a GPU capable of driving up to three displays at a maximum frequency of 1.3 GHz. While this graphics solution is no match for modern discrete GPUs, it enables basic multimedia playback and light graphical tasks. The processor also supports advanced technologies such as AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for virtualization, encryption, and scientific computation. Additionally, the unlocked multiplier allows for straightforward overclocking, a rare feature in mobile CPUs of its time.

In benchmark testing, the i7-3920XM achieves an overall score of 4955, placing it among mid-tier processors in the broader performance landscape. Its single-core score of 5049 ranks it at #910, slightly ahead of some modern low-power processors but behind today’s high-end designs. The multicore score of 4815 positions it at #824, indicating that while it holds its own in multi-threaded applications, its performance is outpaced by contemporary multi-core CPUs. In the top 50 overall list, it trails significantly behind leading processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 9000 in score.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-3920XM is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing enthusiasts, or specialized applications where compatibility with older software or hardware is required. While its performance is outdated compared to modern standards, its robust feature set and overclocking capability make it a notable piece of Intel's mobile history. For users seeking high-end mobile performance today, newer processors with higher core counts, faster memory, and improved architectures are far more suitable.
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Intel Core i7-3920XM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3920XM
Model Number: i7-3920XM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (unlocked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCPGA988
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 55 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 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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