Ultra 7 155U vs i7-2620M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2620M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.53
Core Ultra 7 155U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 15 Watt
10.57
+591%

Core Ultra 7 155U outperforms Core i7-2620M by a whopping 591% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2142741
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency4.1266.34
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Meteor Lake-P (2023)
Release date20 February 2011 (13 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$346$490

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U 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)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed2.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KB112 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C110 °C
Number of transistors624 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988FCBGA2049
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel® Graphics
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.95 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported24
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2620M and Core Ultra 7 155U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1612
PCI supportno data4.0

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.

i7-2620M 1.53
Ultra 7 155U 10.57
+591%

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.

i7-2620M 2423
Ultra 7 155U 16796
+593%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 10.57
Recency 20 February 2011 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 14
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 7 155U has a 590.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 500% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2620M in performance tests.


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