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.
Ultimate smart performance that shows
- Painless multitasking
- Advanced photo editing
- Create HD Blu-ray* video
- Create cool 3D images
- Secure computing
Productivity on the go
Productivity on the go
With advanced power management features, Intel's latest mobile technology lets you finish that crucial report when you don't have access to a power source. Give your company the edge when your workforce is on the move.
MobileMark* 20072 Productivity module implements common office activities including document management, data processing, file management, and rich content creation.
MobileMark* 2007 DVD module evaluates the battery life of a notebook playing back a movie. The DVD-Video content for this module is based on the 3D animated short, Elephants Dream* (www.elephantsdream.org).
MobileMark* 2007 Reader module contains a light-activity workload modeling a user reading through a document. The compressed, content-protected document is read at a pace of one page per two minutes.
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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