Core i7-2677M vs V-Series V120

Core i7-2677M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

V-Series V120

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2677M

2 / 4

1,875

+0.1%

1,874

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i7-2677M is positioned at rank 227 and the V-Series V120 is on rank 594, so the Core i7-2677M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2677M

#214

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

391%

#215

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

385%

#216

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

354%

#217

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

352%

#218

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

349%

#220

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

337%

#221

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

323%

#222

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#223

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

314%

#227

Core i7-2677M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V120

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#582

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

783%

#583

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#584

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#585

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#586

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#588

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#589

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

647%

#590

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

646%

#591

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#594

V-Series V120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2677M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the V-Series V120 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-2677M	V-Series V120
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-2677M	V-Series V120
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i7-2677M Benchmark Check

V-Series V120 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2677M and V-Series V120

Core i7-2677M

The Core i7-2677M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,875 points. Launch price was $317.

V-Series V120

The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2677M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V120 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i7-2677M has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-2677M versus 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-2677M. The Core i7-2677M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the V-Series V120 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2677M scores 1,875 against the V-Series V120's 1,874 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-2677M.

Feature	Core i7-2677M	V-Series V120
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+32%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB	—
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm-29%	45 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,875	1,874
Geekbench 6 Single	562	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2677M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the V-Series V120 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2677M	V-Series V120
Socket	BGA1023	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2677M) / not specified (V-Series V120). The Core i7-2677M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the V-Series V120 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2677M targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-2677M rivals A6-3420M.