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Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.2/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4028 and a single-thread rating of 1456. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

CPU Mark4,028
168 samples
Single Thread1,456
Overall rank#2,825
of 6,054
Reference price$120.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.2Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.5 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 4028 and a single-thread rating of 1456. Its stated TDP is 55 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz is a Laptop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 55 W reference TDP, a 4,028 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 4,028 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,456 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCPGA988. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 55 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 55 W reference TDP, a 4,028 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz?

Start with FCPGA988 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 55 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Athlon PRO 300UAMD4,080 points
03Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHzThis CPU4,028 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02AMD Athlon PRO 300UAMD1,931 points
04Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHzThis CPU1,456 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

02AMD Athlon PRO 300UAMD272.0 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-2920XM @ 2.50GHzThis CPU73.2 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
64,689.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
1,211.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,700.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
23.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,890.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
15,117.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
374.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
9,576.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2011
SocketFCPGA988
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.50 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP55 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB