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Intel i7-740QM vs i7-2630QM

The Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz also around 49% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing, it is around 17% faster in single-thread testing. Both CPUs operates at simliar power levels (TDP). All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 7669 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • 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 i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz×Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988APGA988B
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed1.7 GHz2.0 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.9 GHzUp to 2.9 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP45W45W
Yearly Running Cost$8.21$8.21
Other
First Seen on ChartQ2 2010Q1 2011
# of Samples20785591
CPU Value9.718.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1016(-17.2%)1227(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)1840(-48.5%)3574(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz
1,840
Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz
3,574
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz
9.7
Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz
18.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 1st of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz
1,016
Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz
1,227
PassMark Software © 2008-2025
Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
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 i7-740QM @ 1.73GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM @ 2.00GHz
Max TDP45W45W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.090.09
Running cost per day$0.022$0.022
Power consumption per year (kWh)32.932.9
Running cost per year$8.21$8.21
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.