Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U vs Core i7-2657M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2657M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.02
Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U
2023
8 cores / 16 threads, 28 Watt
16.12
+1480%

Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U outperforms i7-2657M by a whopping 1480% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2361385
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD Phoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Phoenix (Zen 4)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)3 May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$317no data
Current price$618 (1.9x MSRP)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed1.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.1 GHz
L1 cache128 KB512 KB
L2 cache512 KB8 MB
L3 cache4 MB16 MB
Chip lithography32 nm4 nm
Die size149 mm2178 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors624 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCBGA1023no data
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+no data
FMA+no data
AVX+no data
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+no data
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333no data
Maximum memory size8.01 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.3 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon 780M
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2657M and Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.02 16.12
Integrated graphics card 0.66 18.33
Recency 3 January 2011 3 May 2023
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 28 Watt

The Ryzen 7 PRO 7840U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2657M in performance tests.


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