Essentials
Status Launched
Launch Date Q3'10
Processor Number i7-740QM
# of Cores 4
# of Threads 8
Clock Speed 1.73 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency 2.93 GHz
Intel® Smart Cache 6 MB
Bus/Core Ratio 13
DMI 2.5 GT/s
Instruction Set 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions SSE4.2
Embedded Options Available No
Supplemental SKU No
Lithography 45 nm
Max TDP 45 W
1ku Bulk Budgetary Price $378.00
Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size
(dependent on memory type) 8 GB
Memory Types DDR3-1066/1333
# of Memory Channels 2
Max Memory Bandwidth 21 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions 36-bit
ECC Memory Supported No
Graphics Specifications
Integrated Graphics No
Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision 2
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8
# of PCI Express Ports 1
Package Specifications
Max CPU Configuration 1
TJUNCTION 100°C
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Processing Die Size 296 mm2
# of Processing Die Transistors 774 million
Sockets Supported PGA988
Halogen Free Options Available Yes
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology Yes
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology Yes
AES New Instructions No
Intel® 64 Yes
Idle States Yes
Enhanced Intel® Speedstep Technology Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes

Intel Management Engine Ignition Firmware support

Provides essential platform functionality such as clock maintenance and thermal reporting


Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) 1,3

With additional hard drives added, Intel RST provides quicker access to digital photo, video and data files with RAID 0, 5, and 10, and greater data protection against a hard disk drive failure with RAID 1, 5, and 102. Support for external SATA (eSATA) enables the full SATA interface speed outside the chassis, up to 3 Gb/s.


Intel Rapid Recover Technology

Intel’s latest data protection technology provides a recovery point that can be used to quickly recover a system should a hard drive fail or if there is data corruption. The clone can also be mounted as a read-only volume to allow a user to recover individual files.


Intel High Definition Audio

Integrated audio support enables premium digital surround sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking.


PCI Express* 2.0 interface

Offers up to 2.5GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices and networking with up to 8 PCI Express* 2.0 x1 ports, configurable as x2 and x4 depending on motherboard designs.


Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 provides greater enhancement in performance with a design data rate of up to 480 megabits per second (Mbps) with up to 14 USB 2.0 Ports.


USB 2.0 rate matching hub

Enables lower power requirements and manages the transition of the communication data rate from the high speed of the host controller to the lower speed of USB full speed /low speed devices.


Serial ATA (SATA)* 3 Gb/s

High-speed storage interface supports faster transfer rate for improved data access with up to 6 SATA ports.


eSATA

SATA interface designed for use with external SATA devices. It provides a link for 3 Gb/s data speeds to eliminate bottlenecks found with current external storage solutions.


SATA port disable

Enables individual SATA ports to be enabled or disabled as needed. This feature provides added protection of data by preventing malicious removal or insertion of data through SATA ports. Especially targeted for eSATA ports.


USB port disable

Enables individual USB ports to be enabled or disabled as needed. This feature provides added protection of data by preventing malicious removal or insertion of data through USB ports.


Intel® integrated 10/100/1000 MAC

Support for the Intel® Gigabit Network Connection 82578DC.


Green technology

Manufactured with lead-free and halogen-free component packages.

6GB DDR3 at 1066MHz

500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA-300

Read: 64MB/s
Write: 45MB/s
Weight: 15 grams
Height: 1.8"
Power: Low-Consumption Storage

Blu-ray is currently supported by more than 180 of the world's leading consumer electronics, personal computer, recording media, video game and music companies. The format also has broad support from the major movie studios as a successor to today's DVD format. In fact, seven of the eight major movie studios (Disney, Fox, Warner, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate and MGM) have released movies in the Blu-ray format and six of them (Disney, Fox, Sony, Warner, Lionsgate and MGM) are releasing their movies exclusively in the Blu-ray format. Many studios have also announced that they will begin releasing new feature films on Blu-ray Disc day-and-date with DVD, as well as a continuous slate of catalog titles every month. For more information about Blu-ray movies, check out our Blu-ray movies and Blu-ray reviews section which offers information about new and upcoming Blu-ray releases, as well as what movies are currently available in the Blu-ray format.

Altec Lansing with Dolby Home Theater with Sub-Woofer

Harman/Kardon speakers will enhance your multimedia experience with a bright, crisp picture and premium sound.

GPU Engine Specs:

CUDA Cores: 96
Gigaflops: 413
Processor Clock (MHz): 1436 MHz


Memory Specs:

Memory Clock (MHz): Up to 2000
Memory Interface Width: 128-bit
MXM Type: MXM 3.0 Type-B


Feature Support:

NVIDIA SLI-ready: 2-Way
NVIDIA PureVideo Technology: HD
NVIDIA PhysX-ready: yes
NVIDIA CUDA Technology: yes
HybridPower Technology: yes
Microsoft DirectX: Compute, 10.1
OpenGL: 2.1
Bus Support: PCI-E 2.0
Certified for Windows 7: yes
PowerMizer Power Management: 8.0


Display Support:

Maximum Digital Resolution: 2048x1536
Maximum VGA Resolution: 2048x1536
Standard Display Connectors:
- Single Link DVI
- LVDS
- HDMI
- Dual Link DVI
- DisplayPort
- VGA
HDMI: yes

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit