Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4712MQ outperforms Core i7-2960XM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4712MQ is 588 days newer than Core i7-2960XM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4712MQ
- Performs up to 5% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-2960XM - 392 vs 374 FPS
- Consumes up to 33% less energy than Intel Core i7-2960XM - 37 vs 55 Watts
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2960XM
Mobile • Sep 4th, 2011
Core i7-4712MQ
Mobile • Apr 14th, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2960XM | vs | Intel Core i7-4712MQ |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4th, 2011 | Release Date | Apr 14th, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket G3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
| 55 W | TDP | 37 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
27.0x | Multiplier | 23.0x |
| Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
