Intel Core i7-2677M vs Intel Pentium T2390

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Intel Core i7-2677M or Intel Core i7-2677M – 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 i7-2677M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2677M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Pentium T2390 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium T2390, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
Intel Core i7-2677M Name Intel Pentium T2390
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
2 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Pentium T2000/T3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2677M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2677M is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Pentium T2390 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium T2390 is 1.86 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 2x Core
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2677M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2677M 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 T2390 does not have integrated graphics.
Q1/2011 Release date --
12 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
96 Shaders --
10.1 Direct X --
32 nm Technology --
6 Generation --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No JPEG --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
2 Memory channels 2
8.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR2-800
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2677M 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium T2390 is manufactured using a 65 nm process.
Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2008
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 65 nm
280 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1023 Socket PGA 478
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Merom (Core)