Intel Core i7-740QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Intel Core i7-740QM

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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 Intel Core i7-740QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,419 Rank: 1374
Rank Name Score Visual
1370 Core i5 650 4,421
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1371 Pentium G3220T 4,421
+0%
1372 Xeon L5640 4,420
+0%
1373 PRO A8-8650B 4,420
+0%
1374 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,419
1375 Athlon II X3 460 4,418
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1376 Celeron G1620 4,418
+-0%
1377 Pentium G2010 4,417
+-0%
1378 Core i7-3540M 4,416
-0.1%
1379 Xeon W3540 4,416
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Intel Core i7-740QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,548 Rank: 1161
Rank Name Score Visual
1157 Core i7-4550U 4,550
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1158 Xeon L5638 4,550
+0%
1159 Xeon W3520 4,549
+0%
1160 Core i7-6498DU 4,548
+0%
1161 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,548
1162 Core i7-4610M 4,548
+0%
1163 Core i5-7Y57 4,547
+-0%
1164 Core i5-2405S 4,547
+-0%
1165 Core i7-4558U 4,544
-0.1%
1166 Xeon X5470 4,543
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Intel Core i7-740QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,333 Rank: 1461
Rank Name Score Visual
1457 Athlon II X2 280 4,337
+0.1%
1458 Core i3 530 4,335
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1459 Athlon II X3 455 4,335
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1460 A9-9425 4,335
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1461 Intel Core i7-740QM 4,333
1462 Core i5-3317U 4,332
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1463 Pentium E5700 4,332
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1464 Phenom II X4 840 4,330
-0.1%
1465 Phenom II X4 840T 4,330
-0.1%
1466 Core 2 Quad Q9650 4,328
-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 Intel Core i7-740QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Intel Core i7-740QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Intel Core i7-740QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Intel Core i7-740QM Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-740QM stands as a legacy mobile processor, originally released during the late 2000s era of computing. Though now well over a decade old, it remains a noteworthy example of Intel’s early quad-core mobile architecture, built on the Nehalem microarchitecture at a 45 nm process. Designed for high-performance laptops, this processor was part of the Clarksfield family and targeted power users who needed multitasking capability and strong single-threaded performance for productivity and multimedia tasks. Its relevance today is largely historical, serving as a reference point for how far mobile computing has advanced in the intervening years.

The Core i7-740QM features four cores and eight threads, thanks to Intel’s Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) technology, allowing it to handle demanding workloads efficiently. It operates at a base clock speed of 1.73 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 2.93 GHz on a single core, dropping to 2.53 GHz on two cores and 1.87 GHz on three or four. The processor includes 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 6 MiB of L3 cache, contributing to its strong performance for its time. It supports DDR3-1333 memory at a maximum of 8 GB across two channels, with a peak memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. The TDP is 45 W, indicating a balance between performance and thermal management suitable for mobile systems of that era.

Despite its age, the Core i7-740QM delivers solid real-world performance in benchmarks. It achieves an Overall Score of 4419, ranking #1374 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4333 (#1461) and a Multicore Score of 4548 (#1160). These results place it behind modern CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K, which exceed 9,000 and 8,000 points respectively in overall performance. However, it holds its own against other older-generation processors, such as the Xeon W3520 and Core i5-4300M, which have slightly higher scores due to more advanced architectures and higher clock speeds. Its performance is notably stronger than that of the Celeron G1620 and Pentium G2010, which are slower even in single-threaded tasks.

Technologically, the i7-740QM supports a wide array of Intel features, including Intel Turbo Boost 1.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel vPro for enterprise management. It also includes AES-NI for encryption, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 for multimedia acceleration, and NX bit for security. While it lacks integrated graphics, its design emphasizes CPU performance, making it ideal for systems with discrete GPUs. The processor is manufactured using CMOS technology and contains 774 million transistors on a 296 mm² die.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i7-740QM is best suited for retro computing, vintage laptop upgrades, or educational purposes where understanding legacy hardware is valuable. Its performance, while impressive in its time, is now far surpassed by modern processors. For current users, it offers no practical advantage over newer chips, but it remains a milestone in the evolution of mobile multi-core computing.
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Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i7-740QM
Family: Core
Model Number: i7-740QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 1733.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2933.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2533.33 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 1866.66 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 1866.66 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 13x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Nehalem
Core Name: Clarksfield
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 30
Chipset: Ibex
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $378.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (4-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Physical Specifications

Process: 45 nm
Die Area: 296 mm²
Transistor Count: 0.77 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT TBT 1.0
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