CPULaptopReleased Apr 23, 2012

Intel Core i7-3720QM

4C/8T · 3.6 GHz · 45 W

Quad-core Ivy Bridge mobile processor from the initial April 2012 launch, aimed at performance laptops and mobile workstations. It supports Intel vPro and was offered in both socketed and soldered packages, and its HD Graphics 4000 runs at up to 1.25 GHz, slightly higher than on most quad-core mobile models.

General

Manufacturer: Intel
Model: Intel Core i7-3720QM
Segment: Laptop
Generation: 3rd Gen Core
Codename: Ivy Bridge
Architecture: x86_64
Microarchitecture: Ivy Bridge
Release date: Apr 23, 2012
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads: 4 cores / 8 threads
Base clock: 2.60 GHz
Boost clock: 3.60 GHz
TDP (design W): 45 W
Unlocked: ✕ No
L2 cache: 1 MB
L3 cache: 6 MB
Technology (nm): 22 nm
22 nm

Platform

Socket: FCBGA1224 / FCPGA988
2-CPU (multi-socket): ✕ No
Integrated GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Clock: 1,250 MHz
Memory type: DDR3/DDR3L/DDR3L-RS-1333/1600
2-channel
Memory size: Up to 32 GB
ECC memory: ✕ No
PCIe: PCIe 3.0 (16 lanes)

Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions: SSE4.1SSE4.2AVXAES-NI
NPU: None

OS support

Windows: Windows 10
ChromeOS: ChromeOS
Linux: UbuntuFedoraArch Linux
Notes: Windows 10 is the newest Windows release officially supported; Ivy Bridge (3rd Gen Core) predates Microsoft's Windows 11 supported-processor list (8th Gen or newer).

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