CPU
GPU
Core i7-720QM
Turion II Ultra M620
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 i7-720QM is positioned at rank 1218 and the Turion II Ultra M620 is on rank 381, so the Turion II Ultra M620 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-720QM
Performance Per Dollar Turion II Ultra M620
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-720QM | Turion II Ultra M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($364) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Clarksfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Caspian (2009) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-720QM | Turion II Ultra M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($364) | ✅ 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 i7-720QM and Turion II Ultra M620
Core i7-720QM
The Core i7-720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,658 points. Launch price was $546.
Turion II Ultra M620
The Turion II Ultra M620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Caspian (2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g3. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,665 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-720QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Turion II Ultra M620 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the Core i7-720QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-720QM versus 2.5 GHz on the Turion II Ultra M620 — a 11.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-720QM. The Core i7-720QM uses the Clarksfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Turion II Ultra M620 uses Caspian (2009) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-720QM scores 1,658 against the Turion II Ultra M620's 1,665 — a 0.4% lead for the Turion II Ultra M620.
| Feature | Core i7-720QM | Turion II Ultra M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+12% | 2.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Clarksfield (2009−2010) | Caspian (2009) |
| PassMark | 1,658 | 1,665 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-720QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Turion II Ultra M620 uses S1g3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-720QM | Turion II Ultra M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | S1g3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Core i7-720QM) / not specified (Turion II Ultra M620). Direct competitor: Core i7-720QM rivals Core 2 Quad Q9000.
| Feature | Core i7-720QM | Turion II Ultra M620 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
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