Core i7-920XM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-920XM

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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 i7-920XM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,257 Rank: 1582
Rank Name Score Visual
1578 Core 2 Duo T9800 4,258
+0%
1579 Core 2 Duo E8300 4,258
+0%
1580 Athlon II X3 450 4,257
+0%
1581 Phenom II X4 910e 4,257
+0%
1582 Core i7-920XM 4,257
1583 Atom C3758 4,256
+-0%
1584 Core i3-2310M 4,255
+-0%
1585 Athlon II X3 435 4,255
+-0%
1586 Athlon II X4 640 4,254
-0.1%
1587 Pentium E6300 4,254
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-920XM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,389 Rank: 1486
Rank Name Score Visual
1482 Celeron 3965U 4,390
+0%
1483 Atom C3538 4,390
+0%
1484 Core i5-2390T 4,390
+0%
1485 Celeron G1840 4,389
+0%
1486 Core i7-920XM 4,389
1487 Core i5-2540M 4,387
+-0%
1488 Xeon L5520 4,386
-0.1%
1489 Core M 5Y51 4,385
-0.1%
1490 Pentium G2120 4,385
-0.1%
1491 A10-5750M 4,385
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-920XM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,169 Rank: 1611
Rank Name Score Visual
1607 Core 2 Duo P9500 4,172
+0.1%
1608 Celeron N4000 4,171
+0%
1609 Core 2 Duo E7500 4,171
+0%
1610 Xeon E5420 4,169
+0%
1611 Core i7-920XM 4,169
1612 Celeron 1005M 4,167
+-0%
1613 Athlon II X2 240 4,166
-0.1%
1614 Athlon II X2 220 4,166
-0.1%
1615 Pentium 3825U 4,166
-0.1%
1616 Core i3-2310M 4,165
-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 i7-920XM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,557 Rank: 1134
Rank Name Score Visual
1130 Xeon L5420 4,558
+0%
1131 Core i3-4360T 4,558
+0%
1132 PRO A10-8770E 4,558
+0%
1133 Core i3-6100T 4,557
+0%
1134 Core i7-920XM 4,557
1135 Ryzen Embedded R1505G 4,556
+-0%
1136 Core i3-7100H 4,556
+-0%
1137 Core i3-4130 4,556
+-0%
1138 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,556
+-0%
1139 Xeon E5462 4,556
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-920XM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,513 Rank: 1258
Rank Name Score Visual
1254 Celeron J3455 4,513
+0%
1255 Core i5-4258U 4,513
+0%
1256 Athlon II X3 455 4,513
+0%
1257 Xeon E5345 4,513
+0%
1258 Core i7-920XM 4,513
1259 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,513
+0%
1260 Pentium Silver N5000 4,512
+-0%
1261 A12-9720P 4,512
+-0%
1262 Core i3-3240T 4,512
+-0%
1263 Core i5-660 4,512
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-920XM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,545 Rank: 1130
Rank Name Score Visual
1126 Core i5-5300U 4,547
+0%
1127 Core i3-3240 4,546
+0%
1128 A12-9800 4,545
+0%
1129 Core i5-3360M 4,545
+0%
1130 Core i7-920XM 4,545
1131 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,544
+-0%
1132 A10-7850K 4,544
+-0%
1133 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,544
+-0%
1134 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,544
+-0%
1135 Pentium G4600T 4,543
+-0%

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Core i7-920XM Details

The Intel Core i7-920XM, launched in September 2009, stands as a relic of the early high-end mobile processor era, now more than 14 years old. As of March 2026, it is no longer competitive in any modern computing segment, but its historical significance lies in being part of Intel's Core i7 Extreme lineup and one of the early mobile processors to integrate Hyper-Threading across four cores. With a 45 nm manufacturing process and a 55 W TDP, it was designed for high-performance laptops, particularly those targeting power users and workstation-like workloads. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, capable of boosting up to 3.2 GHz under load, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at up to 1333 MT/s, with a memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. It features a 7.629 MiB L3 cache and a total of 8 MB of cache (including 0.061 MiB L1 and 0.244 MiB L2), while supporting Intel's VT-x, VT-d, and TXT virtualization technologies, which made it suitable for advanced virtualization and development workloads at the time.

In modern benchmarking, the Core i7-920XM scores 4257 in the overall Passmark rating, ranking #1580 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4169 (#1610) and a multicore score of 4389 (#1485). These results place it well behind contemporary CPUs, even when compared to older mainstream models like the Core i5-2390T or Xeon L5520. While it outperforms several low-power Atom and Celeron processors, its performance is dwarfed by modern offerings. For instance, the top-ranked CPU, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, scores nearly double the overall score of the i7-920XM, highlighting the massive advancements in CPU architecture and transistor density over the past decade.

The Core i7-920XM's strongest attribute is its integrated Hyper-Threading support, which enables 8 threads from 4 cores, providing a significant advantage in multithreaded applications for its time. However, its performance is limited by its outdated architecture and lack of modern instruction sets such as AVX-512 or newer memory controllers. It also lacks integrated graphics, requiring a discrete GPU for any visual output. Despite its age, the processor was notable for its unlocked multiplier, which made overclocking accessible and popular among enthusiasts. However, in today’s context, its 45 nm process and 55 W TDP make it inefficient by modern standards, especially compared to energy-efficient mobile processors like the Core i7-13700K or Ryzen 7 9700X, which deliver far superior performance per watt.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i7-920XM is best suited for historical interest or legacy systems. It served as a high-end mobile CPU during a transitional period in Intel's processor design, bridging the gap between pre-2008 mobile performance and the modern era. While it was once a powerful option for mobile workstations, it is now obsolete for any real-world computing task, even basic productivity. Its legacy lies in its role as an early example of Intel’s commitment to high-performance mobile computing, but its performance today places it far behind even budget processors released in the last few years.
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Intel Core i7-920XM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-920XM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 15x (unlocked)
Core Name: Clarksfield
Socket: Socket G1
Package: µFC-PGA8
Target Segment: Mobile
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

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 296 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 TBT 1.0
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