Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Intel® Core™ i7 processor

About the Intel® Core™ i7 Processor

Whether you’re a serious multitasker or a multimedia enthusiast, performance matters. So why limit yourself? Unlock your full potential with the ultimate smart performance of the Intel® Core™ i7 processor.

Ultimate balance of style and performance

A combination of greater cache size and higher frequencies give you ultimate performance for the toughest tasks.

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology◊¹

Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊²

8-way or 4-way multi-task processing allows each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.

Delivers big, travels light

Get the ultimate balance of smart performance and style with a sleek new notebook powered by the Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Intel’s top processor designed for ultra-thin notebooks. Packed with rich features, including enhanced battery life, it’s a stylish mobile superstar that’s light enough to carry all day.

Connect in More Places

Access to the Internet is increasingly important, no matter where you are. When you're on the move, pairing Intel®-powered devices with wireless broadband and a tiny USB modem from your service provider enables you to connect to high-speed Internet service just about anywhereΣ without depending on WiFi hotspots. Look for embedded WiMAX capability when you’re shopping for your next PC.

System	Processor Number	Cores/ threads	Clock Speed	Intel® Smart Cache	Silicon	Intel® Turbo Boost Technology◊1	Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology◊2
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	Standard voltage processors
	i7-820QM	4 Cores / 8 threads	1.73 GHz, up to 3.06 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-720QM	4 Cores / 8 threads	1.60 GHz, up to 2.80 with turbo boost	6 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-620M	2 cores/ 4 threads	2.66 GHz up to 3.33 with turbo boost	4 MB	32 nm	Yes	Yes
	Ultra-low-voltage processors
	i7-640LM	2 cores/ 4 threads	2.13 Ghz up to 2.93 with turbo boost	4 MB	32 nmn	Yes	Yes
	i7-620LM	2 cores/ 4 threads	2.0 GHz up to 2.8 with turbo boost	4 MB	32 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-660UM	2 cores/ 4 threads	1.33 GHz	4 MB	32 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-640UM	2 cores/ 4 threads	1.20 Ghz up to 2.26 with turbo boost	4 MB	32nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-620UM	2 cores/ 4 threads	1.06 GHz up to 2.13 with turbo boost	4 MB	32 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-960	4 Cores / 8 threads	3.20 GHz up to 3.46 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-950	4 Cores / 8 threads	3.06 Ghz up to 3.33 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-940	4 Cores/ 8 threads	2.93 GHz up to 3.20 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-920	4 Cores / 8 threads	2.66 Ghz up to 2.93 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-870	4 Cores / 8 threads	2.93 GHz up to 3.60 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-860s	4 Cores / 8 threads	2.53 GHz up to 3.46 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes
	i7-860	4 Cores / 8 threads	2.80 GHz up to 3.46 with turbo boost	8 MB	45 nm	Yes	Yes