Intel Core i7-2629M processor review
Core i7-2629M processor released by Intel; release date: 3 January 2011. At the time of release, the processor cost $311. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Sandy Bridge microarchitecture.
CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.00 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 100 C. Manufacturing process technology - 32 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 512 KB, L3 - 4 MB.
Supported memory types: DDR3 1066/1333. Maximum memory size: 8.01 GB.
Supported socket types: FCBGA1023. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 25 Watt.
The processor has integrated graphics Intel® HD Graphics 3000 with the following parameters: maximum frequency - 1.1 GHz.
Integrated graphics – Intel HD Graphics 3000
Technical info |
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Boost clock speed | 1100 MHz |
Core clock speed | 850 MHz |
Floating-point performance | 20.4 gflops |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm |
Pipelines | 12 |
Texture fill rate | 1.7 GTexel / s |
Transistor count | 995 million |
Games performance
2. Team Fortress 2 (2017)
3. Farming Simulator 17 (2016)
4. World of Warships (2015)
5. Dota 2 Reborn (2015)
6. GTA V (2015)
7. The Elder Scrolls Online (2014)
8. X-Plane 10.25 (2013)
9. Total War: Rome II (2013)
10. Company of Heroes 2 (2013)
11. Metro: Last Light (2013)
12. BioShock Infinite (2013)
13. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
14. SimCity (2013)
15. Tomb Raider (2013)
16. Hitman: Absolution (2012)
17. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
18. World of Tanks v8 (2012)
19. Borderlands 2 (2012)
21. Diablo III (2012)
22. Mass Effect 3 (2012)
23. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
24. Battlefield 3 (2011)
25. Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011)
26. StarCraft 2 (2010)
27. Metro 2033 (2010)
28. GTA IV - Grand Theft Auto (2008)
29. Left 4 Dead (2008)
30. Trackmania Nations Forever (2008)
31. Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare (2007)
32. Supreme Commander - FA Bench (2007)
33. Crysis - GPU Benchmark (2007)
34. World in Conflict - Benchmark (2007)
35. Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark (2005)
36. World of Warcraft (2005)
37. Doom 3 (2004)
38. Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo (1999)
Counter-Strike: GO (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 60.60 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 37.40 |
High, 1366x768 | 16.65 |
Team Fortress 2 (2017)
Low, 1280x720 | 48.40 |
Farming Simulator 17 (2016)
Low, 1280x720 | 22.10 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 13.20 |
World of Warships (2015)
Low, 1366x768 | 31.55 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 18.65 |
Dota 2 Reborn (2015)
Low, 1280x720 | 49.50 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 20.35 |
High, 1920x1080 | 8.30 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 7.40 |
GTA V (2015)
Low, 1024x768 | 7.50 |
The Elder Scrolls Online (2014)
Low, 1024x768 | 22.50 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 14.80 |
X-Plane 10.25 (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 18.05 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 9.65 |
High, 1366x768 | 4.85 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 3.40 |
Total War: Rome II (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 18.80 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 14.10 |
Company of Heroes 2 (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 8.90 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 6.60 |
High, 1366x768 | 3.90 |
Metro: Last Light (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 10.90 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 7.40 |
BioShock Infinite (2013)
Low, 1280x720 | 23.06 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 10.65 |
High, 1366x768 | 9.25 |
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 107.00 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 20.00 |
High, 1366x768 | 11.20 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 4.20 |
SimCity (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 15.80 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 8.40 |
High, 1366x768 | 6.40 |
Tomb Raider (2013)
Low, 1024x768 | 26.00 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 13.70 |
High, 1366x768 | 9.90 |
Hitman: Absolution (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 16.00 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 12.40 |
High, 1366x768 | 1.90 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 16.65 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 12.20 |
High, 1366x768 | 4.40 |
World of Tanks v8 (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 57.65 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 19.30 |
High, 1366x768 | 14.60 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 7.60 |
Borderlands 2 (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 23.95 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 15.00 |
High, 1366x768 | 12.30 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 6.40 |
Dirt Showdown (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 31.10 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 17.20 |
High, 1366x768 | 9.50 |
Diablo III (2012)
Low, 1024x768 | 31.30 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 17.00 |
High, 1366x768 | 10.70 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 11.65 |
Mass Effect 3 (2012)
Low, 1280x720 | 21.40 |
High, 1366x768 | 18.75 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 12.30 |
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)
Low, 1280x720 | 18.70 |
Medium, 1366x768 | 9.40 |
High, 1366x768 | 7.75 |
Battlefield 3 (2011)
Low, 1024x768 | 10.40 |
Deus Ex Human Revolution (2011)
Low, 1024x768 | 32.10 |
High, 1366x768 | 11.00 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 7.00 |
StarCraft 2 (2010)
Low, 1024x768 | 65.50 |
Medium, 1360x768 | 17.80 |
High, 1360x768 | 11.00 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 8.00 |
Metro 2033 (2010)
Low, 800x600 | 24.00 |
Medium, 1360x768 | 12.00 |
GTA IV - Grand Theft Auto (2008)
Low, 800x600 | 1.00 |
Left 4 Dead (2008)
Low, 640x480 | 117.10 |
High, 1024x768 | 69.30 |
Trackmania Nations Forever (2008)
Low, 640x480 | 127.00 |
High, 1024x768 | 41.50 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 13.00 |
Call of Duty 4 - Modern Warfare (2007)
Low, 800x600 | 63.20 |
Medium, 1024x768 | 30.60 |
High, 1280x1024 | 12.00 |
Supreme Commander - FA Bench (2007)
Low, 1024x768 | 31.45 |
Medium, 1024x768 | 14.00 |
High, 1024x768 | 12.05 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 4.70 |
Crysis - GPU Benchmark (2007)
Low, 1024x768 | 35.30 |
Medium, 1024x768 | 17.70 |
High, 1024x768 | 11.60 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 3.10 |
World in Conflict - Benchmark (2007)
Low, 800x600 | 55.00 |
Medium, 1024x768 | 18.00 |
High, 1024x768 | 10.00 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 4.00 |
Half Life 2 - Lost Coast Benchmark (2005)
High, 1024x768 | 123.00 |
World of Warcraft (2005)
Low, 800x600 | 98.00 |
Medium, 1024x768 | 47.50 |
High, 1280x1024 | 12.00 |
Ultra, 1920x1080 | 6.00 |
Doom 3 (2004)
Low, 640x480 | 23.50 |
Ultra, 1024x768 | 42.20 |
Quake 3 Arena - Timedemo (1999)
High, 1024x768 | 222.35 |
Specifications (specs)
Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | 3 January 2011 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $311 |
Place in performance rating | not rated |
Processor Number | i7-2629M |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched |
Vertical segment | Mobile |
Performance |
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64 bit support | |
Base frequency | 2.10 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI |
Die size | 149 mm |
L1 cache | 128 KB |
L2 cache | 512 KB |
L3 cache | 4 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100 C |
Maximum frequency | 3.00 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 |
Number of threads | 4 |
Transistor count | 624 Million |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 8.01 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x116 |
Graphics base frequency | 500 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | |
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | |
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | |
Intel® Quick Sync Video | |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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CRT | |
DisplayPort | |
eDP | |
HDMI | |
Number of displays supported | 2 |
SDVO | |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 |
Package Size | 31.0mm x 24.0mm (BGA1023) |
Sockets supported | FCBGA1023 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 25 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 |
PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | |
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | |
Intel® Identity Protection technology | |
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | |
Advanced Technologies |
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4G WiMAX Wireless | |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | |
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | |
Idle States | |
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX |
Intel 64 | |
Intel® AES New Instructions | |
Intel® Demand Based Switching | |
Intel® Fast Memory Access | |
Intel® Flex Memory Access | |
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | |
Intel® My WiFi technology | |
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | |
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | |
Thermal Monitoring | |
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |