Xeon X5460 vs i7-2720QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2720QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.53
+56.2%

Core i7-2720QM outperforms Xeon X5460 by an impressive 56% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17532099
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.321.28
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)no data
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)1 October 2007 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 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)no data
Threads8no data
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.16 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHzno data
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)no data
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size216 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C63 °C
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data0.85V-1.35V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 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)no data
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988,PPGA988LGA771
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 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 i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

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 frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460 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 i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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 2.53
+56.2%
Xeon X5460 1.62

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 4012
+55.8%
Xeon X5460 2575

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.

i7-2720QM 481
+15.3%
Xeon X5460 417

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.

i7-2720QM 1544
+30.2%
Xeon X5460 1186

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.53 1.62
Recency 3 January 2011 1 October 2007
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i7-2720QM has a 56.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 40.6% more advanced lithography process, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2720QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon X5460 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2720QM is a notebook processor while Xeon X5460 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2720QM and Xeon X5460, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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