Intel Core i7-740QM vs Core i7-3689Y

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Combined performance score

i7-3689Y
1.28
+7.6%

Core i7-3689Y outperforms Core i7-740QM by 8% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21502212
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date8 January 2013 (11 years old)20 June 2010 (13 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$546
Current priceno data$595 (1.1x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.5 GHz1.73 GHz
Boost clock speed2.6 GHz2.93 GHz
Bus supportno data2500 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size118 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1023FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)13 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory size32 GB8 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000None
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no 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 i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM.

PCIe versionno data2
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-3689Y 1.28
+7.6%
i7-740QM 1.19

Core i7-3689Y outperforms Core i7-740QM by 8% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-3689Y 1967
+7.8%
i7-740QM 1824

Core i7-3689Y outperforms Core i7-740QM by 8% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.28 1.19
Recency 8 January 2013 20 June 2010
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 13 Watt 45 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3689Y and Core i7-740QM. The differences in performance seem too small.


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