The Core i7-720QM is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-2500K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-720QM
- Consumes up to 53% less energy – 45 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of the Core i5-2500K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-2500K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Average FPS
164
96%
Min 1% FPS
111
97%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
171
100%
Min 1% FPS
114
100%
Price, $
$269.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.57/FPS
100%
Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-2500K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-2500K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-720QM vs Core i5-2500K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-720QM
Sep 23rd, 2009
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.6 GHz
48%
Turbo Frequency
2.8 GHz
76%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
83%
Core i5-2500K
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
6 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-720QM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-2500K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 23rd, 2009 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| $364.00 | MSRP | $216.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
45 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 1.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 2.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 6 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
