2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor
Whether it's HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, this processor can handle it all with headroom to spare. Its top-of-the-line speed is complemented by Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.01, which adapts processor speed for more performance when you need it. Combined with our richest set of features, including our unique set of built-in visuals, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is the ideal choice for Visibly Smart performance at its best.
The performance comparisons shown below are some examples of how 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor can significantly improve your computing experience.
Your visual experience at its best
Your video, ready already
Your video, ready already
Intel® Quick Sync Video takes the wait out of editing and sharing your videos. A unique feature of the visual experience built into the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor family, this hardware acceleration delivers astonishing performance, completing in minutes what used to take hours. So you edit, burn, and share, then get to the fun faster than ever. Now your video is waiting for you, not the other way around.
Intel® Core™ i7 processors notebook PC configuration
September 2011
| Notebook PC Configurations | ||
|---|---|---|
Intel® Processor Name |
Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor |
Intel® Core™ i7-2820QM Processor |
Number of cores/threads |
4/8 |
4/8 |
Processor speed |
1.86 GHz |
2.30 GHz |
Direct Media Interface |
2.5 GT/s |
4.8GT/s |
Processor third-level cache |
Unified 8MB L3 |
Unified 8MB L3 |
Platform manufacturer |
Toshiba* Satellite A665-S6094 (modified) |
Toshiba* Satellite A665-S5187 (modified) |
Chipset |
Intel® HM55 Express Chipset |
Intel® QM65 Express Chipset |
Chipset Intel® INF file |
9.1.1.1024 |
9.2.0.1015 |
Platform BIOS |
Toshiba* v.1.60 |
Toshiba* v.1.50 |
System memory |
4 GB (2x2GB) Micron* MT16JSF25664HZ-1G4F1 PC3-10700 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 |
4 GB (2x2GB) Micron* MT16JSF25664HZ-1G4F1 PC3-10700 DDR3-1333 9-9-9-24 |
Hard disk |
Hitachi* Travelstar HTS725032A9A364 |
Hitachi* Travelstar HTS723232L9A360 |
Hard disk driver |
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) Intel® 9.6.2.1001 |
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) Intel® 10.1.0.1008 |
Video card |
NVIDIA* GeForce 310M |
Intel® HD3000 Graphics |
Video driver |
8.17.12.6051 |
8.15.10.2361 |
Graphics resolution |
1366 x 768 resolution, 32-bit color |
1366 x 768 resolution, 32-bit color |
Operating system |
Microsoft* Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, on NTFS |
Microsoft* Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit, on NTFS |
Microsoft* DirectX version |
Microsoft* DirectX 11 |
Microsoft* DirectX 11 |
Power management mode |
High performance |
High performance |
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