i7-14700T vs i7-2720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2720QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.52
Core i7-14700T
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 35 Watt
19.68
+681%

Core i7-14700T outperforms Core i7-2720QM by a whopping 681% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1742285
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data37.57
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.3053.21
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads828
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size216 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T 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
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988,PPGA988FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T. 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+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T 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 i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T 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 i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T.

PCIe version2.05.0 and 4.0
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.

i7-2720QM 2.52
i7-14700T 19.68
+681%

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.

i7-2720QM 3998
i7-14700T 31254
+682%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.52 19.68
Integrated graphics card 0.66 6.15
Recency 3 January 2011 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 20
Threads 8 28
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i7-14700T has a 681% higher aggregate performance score, 831.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 13 years, 400% more physical cores and 250% more threads, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2720QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2720QM is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2720QM and Core i7-14700T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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