Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-720QM vs Intel Core i5-540M
General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-720QM
Core i5-540M
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Crush your enemies, climb the tower of paperwork - or do both at the same time. Intel's Core i7 processor not only makes it possible, it makes it easy. The Core i7 960 has four cores that run at 1.6GHz and shares 6MB of L3 cache.
An integral part of Intel's new family of processors, the new Intel Core i5 mobile processor, puts smart performance well within your reach. Delivering solid performance for everyday applications, PCs powered by Intel Core i5 processors have the ability to boost speed as needed for demanding tasks.
Package Size
Height
1.5 in.
1.5 in.
Width
1.5 in.
1.5 in.
Depth
0.15 in.
0.15 in.
Weight
0.5 lbs.
0.55 lbs.
Details
Socket
PGA988
PGA988
Lithography
45 nm
32 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Clarksfield
Arrandale
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-720QM CPU Processor
- This processor has been great to me. Installation was easy.
- The i7-720QM quad core processor with easy installation.
- Easy to install and fast. This processor truly is a powerhouse.
- This is an impresive prossessor. Good socket on this.
- Installation was easy, fast performance. I like that.
Intel Core i5-540M CPU Processor
- Awesome price point. Good socket.
- Worked fine out of the box. Socket is really good for my laptop.
- This little guy is very strong. Easy to install.
- Great value for gaming. Installation was easy.
- Good CPU for the price, easy to install, fast.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
2
CPU Threads
8
4
Clock Speed
1.6 GHz
2.53 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
2.8 GHz
3.07 GHz
Max TDP
45 W
35 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
105 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-720QM CPU Processor
- Fast, quad core, hyperthreading, turbo boost. Perfect CPU.
- Blazing fast laptop CPU for my needs.
- Easily one of the fastest mobile CPU's.
- Crazy fast. Very solid and fast performance.
- Blazingly fast processor. Handles everything I throw at it.
Intel Core i5-540M CPU Processor
- Runs fast - stays cool, powerful CPU.
- This processor is great, and fast. Perfect for my needs.
- The processor decently fast. I recommend.
- Great and fast CPU that is great for all purpose use. Excellent performance.
- Love it, handles everything, really fast!
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
128 kB
L2 Cache Size
1000 kB
512 kB
L3 Cache Size
6000 kB
3000 kB
Max Memory Size
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
17.1 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-720QM CPU Processor
- Good with 1333 DDR3 memory. I recommend.
- Good for multi-tasking and photo-video editing. Good memory support.
- Great L3 cache of this one. I like it.
- Amazing mobile CPU with good cache and memory support.
- It is slow in anything I throw at it. Poor support memory of this.
Intel Core i5-540M CPU Processor
- Worked fine with my memory.
- I upgraded memory for this CPU. Perfect work.
- Worked fine out of the box. Good memory support on this.
- CPU for many tasks! Support memory is great. Great cache of this.
- This CPU don't supported my memory.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Graphics Specifications
DirectX* Support
10.1
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
766 MHz
Graphics Base Frequency
500 MHz
Processor Graphics
Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel Processors
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