i7-720QM vs i3-5020U

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-5020U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.39
+33.7%
Core i7-720QM
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
1.04

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i7-720QM by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22162428
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.772.19
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years ago)24 June 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$546

Detailed specifications

Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 1.0
Bus rate5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Multiplierno data12
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size82 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 million774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1168FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size16 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.335 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5500None
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i7-720QM.

PCIe version2.02
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-5020U 1.39
+33.7%
i7-720QM 1.04

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-5020U 2208
+33.3%
i7-720QM 1657

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-5020U 728
+142%
i7-720QM 301

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-5020U 1413
+67.4%
i7-720QM 844

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.39 1.04
Recency 1 March 2015 24 June 2009
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 45 Watt

i3-5020U has a 33.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 200% lower power consumption.

i7-720QM, on the other hand, has 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i3-5020U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-720QM in performance tests.


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