Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms Core i7-2720QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 1975 days newer than Core i7-2720QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2720QM
- Consumes up to 68% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 45 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 48% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2720QM - 108 vs 73 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2720QM - 16 vs 8 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
108
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.11/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Mobile • Jan 3rd, 2011
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2720QM | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
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Jan 3rd, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel BGA 1224 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
45 W | TDP | 140 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
22.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |