Intel Core i7-2670QM vs Intel Pentium 2020M

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Intel Core i7-2670QM or Intel Core i7-2670QM – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-2670QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2670QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The Intel Pentium 2020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Pentium 2000
Intel Core i7-2670QM Name Intel Pentium 2020M
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2670QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2670QM is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Pentium 2020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2020M is 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 2
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2670QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2670QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium 2020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
6 Generation 7
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2012
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12 Execution units 6
96 Shaders 48
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
32 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 11.0
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
No JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2670QM is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 2020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2012
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 22 nm
PGA 988 Socket PGA 988
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes