Core i7-820QM

General Information

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

Cpu NameCore i7-820QM
SeriesIntel Core i7
Market segmentLaptop
DesignerIntel
ManufacturerIntel
Release date23 September 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$546

Performance & Rankings

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

Place in the ranking2468
Place by popularitynot in top-100
Power efficiency2.38

Architecture & Manufacturing

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

Architecture codenameClarksfield (2009−2010)
Chip lithography45 nm
Die size296 mm2
Number of transistors774 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)
Threads8
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 speed1.73 GHz
Boost clock speed3.06 GHz
Multiplier13

Cache Memory

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

L1 cache64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal Characteristics

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

Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt
Maximum core temperature100 °C

Memory Support

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

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size8 GB
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s

Interfaces & Expansion

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

SocketFCPGA988,PGA988
PCIe version2
PCI Express lanes16
Integrated graphics cardNone

Technologies & Instructions

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

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2
vPro+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+
Turbo Boost Technology1
Hyper-Threading Technology+
TXT+
EDB+