Core i7-620M

General Information

Core specifications including model name, series, manufacturer, and market segment. This section provides essential identification details for the processor model.

Cpu NameCore i7-620M
SeriesIntel Core i7
Market segmentLaptop
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date7 January 2010 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332

Performance & Rankings

Processor evaluation across various parameters, including position in performance rankings, user popularity, and price-to-performance ratio metrics.

Place in the ranking2389
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency3.36

Architecture & Manufacturing

Technical specifications including architecture codename, manufacturing process, die size, and transistor count that define the processor's technological foundation.

Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)
Chip lithography32 nm
Die size81+114 mm2
Number of transistors384 million
64 bit support+

Cores & Threads

Information about physical and logical cores that determine the processor's capabilities for parallel computing and multitasking performance.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)
Threads4
Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)

Clock Speeds

Operating frequencies including base and boost clock speeds that directly affect the processor's performance and execution speed.

Base clock speed2.66 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz
Multiplier15

Cache Memory

Fast access memory capacity across different levels that significantly impacts data access speed and overall processor performance.

L1 cache64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

Heat output and energy consumption information, critical for selecting appropriate cooling systems and power supplies.

Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt
Maximum core temperature105 °C

Memory Support

Specifications for supported RAM, including types, maximum capacity, and bandwidth capabilities.

Supported memory typesDDR3
Maximum memory size8 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

Information about available interfaces for connecting peripheral devices and expansion capabilities.

SocketBGA1288,PGA988
PCIe version2
PCI Express lanes16
Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors

Technologies & Instructions

Special instruction sets and technologies that extend the processor's capabilities for specific tasks and performance optimization.

AES-NI+
Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
vPro+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology+
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TXT+
EDB+