Core i7-610E vs Core i7-620M

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Aggregated performance score

Core i7-620M
2010
2 cores / 4 threads
1.28

Core i7-610E outperforms Core i7-620M by a small 5% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking21742138
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameArrandale (2010−2011)Westmere (2010−2011)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)7 January 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$332$332
Current price$254 (0.8x MSRP)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.66 GHz2.53 GHz
Boost clock speed3.33 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus support2500 MHz1 × 2.5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm32 nm
Die size81+114 mm281 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors384 million382 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E 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
SocketBGA1288,PGA988BGA1288
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E. 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
AES-NI++
FMA++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology+1.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
PAE36 Bit36 Bit
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E 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 i7-610E. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-800, DDR3-1066
Maximum memory size8 GB8.79 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® ProcessorsIntel® HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel® Processors
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency766 MHz766 MHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported22

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E.

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.

i7-620M 1.28
i7-610E 1.34
+4.7%

Core i7-610E outperforms Core i7-620M by 5% based on our aggregated 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%

i7-620M 1973
i7-610E 2071
+5%

Core i7-610E outperforms Core i7-620M by 5% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.28 1.34

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-620M and Core i7-610E.


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