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 a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor can significantly improve your computing experience.
Your visual experience at its best
Mainstream gaming
Mainstream gaming
3DMark* Vantage is a PC benchmark suite designed to test the Microsoft* DirectX 10 performance of your PC graphics. A 3DMark score is an overall measure of your system's 3D gaming capabilities, based on the comprehensive real-time 3D graphics and processor tests.
The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor with Intel® HD Graphics is a great choice for casual gamers. You can achieve well over 30 frames per second with mainstream games such as Batman* Arkham Asylum, Sims* 3 and Call of Duty* Modern Warfare 2.
Intel® Core™ i7 mobile processor notebook PC configuration
January 2011
| Notebook PC configurations | ||
|---|---|---|
Intel® Processor Name |
Intel® Core™ i7-840QM Processor |
Intel® Core™ i7-2820QM Processor |
Number of |
4/8 |
4/8 |
Processor speed |
1.86GHz |
2.30GHz |
Direct media interface |
2.5GT/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 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 version |
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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