i7-11700T vs i7-620M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-620M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.25
Core i7-11700T
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
9.87
+690%

Core i7-11700T outperforms Core i7-620M by a whopping 690% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2314786
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency3.3826.69
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T 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 speed2.66 GHz1.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 1.0no data
Bus rate1 × 2.5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier15no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81+114 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors384 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T 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
SocketBGA1288,PGA9881200
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX-+
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology+2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
PAE36 Bitno data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size8 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.051 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 750
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency766 MHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data5120 x 3200 @60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-620M 1.25
i7-11700T 9.87
+690%

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.

i7-620M 1979
i7-11700T 15671
+692%

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.

i7-620M 443
i7-11700T 1795
+305%

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.

i7-620M 823
i7-11700T 6545
+695%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.25 9.87
Integrated graphics card 0.77 4.50
Recency 7 January 2010 16 March 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm

i7-11700T has a 689.6% higher aggregate performance score, 484.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-11700T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-620M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-620M is a notebook processor while Core i7-11700T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-620M and Core i7-11700T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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