Core i7-640M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-640M

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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 i7-640M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,365 Rank: 1451
Rank Name Score Visual
1447 Core 2 Duo T7400 4,368
+0.1%
1448 Core i7-930 4,368
+0.1%
1449 Phenom II X4 840T 4,367
+0%
1450 Pentium 2020M 4,365
+0%
1451 Core i7-640M 4,365
1452 Intel Pentium P6200 4,364
+-0%
1453 Core i3-3110M 4,362
-0.1%
1454 A4-6320 4,362
-0.1%
1455 Phenom 9850 4,360
-0.1%
1456 Core i3-560 4,360
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-640M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,365 Rank: 1542
Rank Name Score Visual
1538 Core i7-3537U 4,368
+0.1%
1539 A8-3510MX 4,367
+0%
1540 Phenom II X3 700e 4,367
+0%
1541 A10-5800K 4,365
+0%
1542 Core i7-640M 4,365
1543 A8-5500 4,364
+-0%
1544 A8-7200P 4,364
+-0%
1545 Core i3-560 4,364
+-0%
1546 Core i3-2100 4,362
-0.1%
1547 Core i3-4000M 4,362
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-640M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,365 Rank: 1424
Rank Name Score Visual
1420 A6-7400K 4,369
+0.1%
1421 Phenom 9650 4,369
+0.1%
1422 Xeon E5450 4,367
+0%
1423 A9-9400 4,366
+0%
1424 Core i7-640M 4,365
1425 Phenom II X4 B40 4,364
+-0%
1426 Xeon L5640 4,362
-0.1%
1427 Core i5-2557M 4,361
-0.1%
1428 Athlon II X4 555 4,361
-0.1%
1429 PRO A10-8750B 4,361
-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 i7-640M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,521 Rank: 1379
Rank Name Score Visual
1375 A6-3670 4,521
+0%
1376 A6-3650 4,521
+0%
1377 A10-7300 4,521
+0%
1378 Celeron G1820T 4,521
+0%
1379 Core i7-640M 4,521
1380 Phenom II X4 910 4,521
+0%
1381 Core i3-6102E 4,520
+-0%
1382 Pentium J4205 4,520
+-0%
1383 Celeron G1820 4,520
+-0%
1384 Athlon II X4 635 4,520
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-640M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,496 Rank: 1354
Rank Name Score Visual
1350 Core i7-7Y75 4,496
+0%
1351 Core i5-2430M 4,496
+0%
1352 Pentium G3258 4,496
+0%
1353 Xeon E5405 4,496
+0%
1354 Core i7-640M 4,496
1355 Core i3-560 4,496
+0%
1356 Pentium G4400T 4,495
+-0%
1357 Core i5-7Y57 4,495
+-0%
1358 Core i5-2435M 4,495
+-0%
1359 Celeron G4930T 4,495
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-640M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,497 Rank: 1433
Rank Name Score Visual
1429 Celeron G1610 4,497
+0%
1430 FX-7500 4,497
+0%
1431 A8-4500M 4,497
+0%
1432 Celeron G1620T 4,497
+0%
1433 Core i7-640M 4,497
1434 A8-5557M 4,497
+0%
1435 Pentium J4205 4,496
+-0%
1436 A8-5550M 4,496
+-0%
1437 A8-3530MX 4,496
+-0%
1438 Core i5-3339Y 4,496
+-0%

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Core i7-640M Details

For users seeking a capable mobile processor from the early 2010s, the Intel Core i7-640M remains a noteworthy example of Intel's Arrandale architecture. Launched in September 2010, this CPU was designed for high-performance laptops and represented a significant step forward in mobile computing at the time. Built on a 32 nm process and featuring a 35 W TDP, the Core i7-640M offered strong performance for its era while maintaining efficient power consumption. Though now over a decade old, its design and performance metrics still provide insight into the evolution of mobile processors.

The Core i7-640M is based on the Arrandale microarchitecture and features two physical cores with Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, enabling four simultaneous threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and can boost up to 3.467 GHz depending on workload, delivering a balanced mix of single-core and multi-threaded performance. With a 3.815 MiB L3 cache and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, it provided robust data access capabilities for its time. The processor uses a dual-channel DDR3 memory interface, supporting speeds up to 1066 MT/s and delivering a memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. It is packaged in a BGA1288 format and is compatible with chipsets such as PM55, HM55, QM57, and HM57.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel's HD Graphics (Ironlake) solution, though availability depends on the motherboard. This GPU supports modern features for its generation, including hardware virtualization through Intel VT-x and VT-d, which enhances virtual machine performance. The processor also supports AES-NI, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, and EIST, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of software and power management needs. Despite its age, the Core i7-640M remains a capable performer in legacy systems.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-640M achieves an overall score of 4365, ranking #1450 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4365 (#1424) and a multicore score of 4365 (#1541). These results place it just above several modern low-power and budget processors while falling short of contemporary high-end CPUs. The processor competes closely with models like the A8-3510MX and Core i7-620M, yet trails behind more recent offerings such as the Core i7-3537U and Phenom II X3 700e. Its performance is particularly strong in single-threaded tasks, where it ranks among mid-tier processors from the same generation.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-640M is best suited for legacy systems, light productivity tasks, or retro computing projects. While it no longer competes with modern CPUs in raw performance, its integration of key features like Hyper-Threading and virtualization support made it a solid choice for its time. For users maintaining older laptops or exploring historical hardware, the Core i7-640M offers a reliable and efficient mobile processor from the early era of multi-core mobile computing.
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Intel Core i7-640M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-640M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (locked)
Core Name: Arrandale
Socket: BGA1288
Package: rPGA
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 81 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.00 billion
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 EIST TXT VT-x VT-d
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