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Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz vs Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz

The values for the CPUs below are determined from thousands of PerformanceTest benchmark results and are updated daily.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz×Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988APGA988
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed1.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.8 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB,
TDP45W35W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$6.39
Other
First Seen on ChartQ4 2009Q1 2012
# of Samples28691323
CPU Value7.66.4
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)943(-26.3%)1279(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1664(-1.4%)1687(0.0%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 11th of December 2023 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
1,664
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
1,687
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 11th of December 2023 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
7.6
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
6.4
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 11th of December 2023 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHz
943
Intel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
1,279
PassMark Software © 2008-2023

Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per dayAverage CPU Utilization (0-100%)1Power cost, $ per kWh2
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-720QM @ 1.60GHzIntel Core i3-3120M @ 2.50GHz
Max TDP45W35W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.