
Core i7-2675QM

Processor N200
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-2675QM is positioned at rank 1070 and the Processor N200 is on rank 204, so the Processor N200 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM
Performance Per Dollar Processor N200
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2675QM | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Alder Lake-N (2023) / 10 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2675QM | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($378) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2675QM and Processor N200

Core i7-2675QM
The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

Processor N200
The Processor N200 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-N (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): + 6 MB. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,937 points. Launch price was $193.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2675QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Processor N200's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM versus 3.7 GHz on the Processor N200 — a 17.6% clock advantage for the Processor N200 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 0.1 GHz). The Core i7-2675QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Processor N200 uses Alder Lake-N (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2675QM scores 3,913 against the Processor N200's 3,937 — a 0.6% lead for the Processor N200. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.7 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+2100% | 0.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB (total)+700% |
| Process | 32 nm | 10 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Alder Lake-N (2023) |
| PassMark | 3,913 | 3,937 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2675QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Processor N200 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1224 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 5.0+150% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-2675QM) / not specified (Processor N200). The Core i7-2675QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Processor N200 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i7-2675QM | Processor N200 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 3000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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