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Intel Core i7-740QM - specs

Essentials

Product Collection Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Code NameProducts formerly Clarksfield
Vertical SegmentMobile
Processor Numberi7-740QM
Lithography45 nm

CPU Specifications

Total Cores4
Total Threads8
Max Turbo Frequency2.93 GHz
Processor Base Frequency1.73 GHz
Cache6 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Bus Speed2.5 GT/s
TDP45 W

Supplemental Information

Marketing StatusDiscontinued
Launch DateQ3'10
Servicing StatusEnd of Servicing Updates
Embedded Options AvailableNo

Memory Specifications

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Max # of Memory Channels2
Max Memory Bandwidth21 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions36-bit
ECC Memory Supported No

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Package Specifications

Sockets SupportedPGA988
Max CPU Configuration1
TJUNCTION100°C
Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Processing Die Size296 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors774 million

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 1.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel® 64 Yes
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsIntel® SSE4.2
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechnologyYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes

Security & Reliability

Intel vPro® Eligibility Intel vPro® Platform
Intel® AES New InstructionsNo
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes

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