i5-760 vs i7-2670QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2670QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.36
+42.2%
Core i5-760
2010
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.66

Core i7-2670QM outperforms Core i5-760 by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17982078
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.14
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency4.961.65
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Lynnfield (2009−2010)
Release date12 October 2011 (13 years ago)18 July 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$230

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size216 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C73 °C
Number of transistors1,160 million774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1156,LGA1156
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching--
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/s21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760 integrated GPUs.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-2670QM 2.36
+42.2%
i5-760 1.66

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.

i7-2670QM 3744
+42.1%
i5-760 2635

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.

i7-2670QM 463
+2.7%
i5-760 451

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.

i7-2670QM 1428
+12.4%
i5-760 1271

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-2670QM 1720
i5-760 4560
+165%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.36 1.66
Recency 12 October 2011 18 July 2010
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-2670QM has a 42.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2670QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-760 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2670QM is a notebook processor while Core i5-760 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2670QM and Core i5-760, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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