Clarksfield
Produced-start2009
Produced-end2012
Slowest1.60
Fastest2.13 (turbo up to 3.33)
Size-from45 nm
SoldbyIntel
DesignfirmIntel
Sock 1Socket G1 (rPGA988)
Pack 1Reduced pin grid array (rPGA)
Brand 1Core i7-7xxQM
Brand 2Core i7-8xxQM
Brand 3Core i7-9xxXM
Archx86, x86-64, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
MicroarchNehalem
Numcores4
Cpuid106Ex
Code80607
L1cache256 KB (64 KB per core (32 KB instructions + 32 KB data))
L2cache1 MB (256 KB per core)
L3cache6 to 8 MB
ApplicationQuad-core mobile
Extreme mobile
Manuf 1Intel
Dmi-slowest2.5
AmountmemoryUp to 8 GB
Memory 1Up to DDR3-1333 with 21 GB/s bandwidth
PredecessorPenryn-QC
SuccessorSandy Bridge
Support statusUnsupported
InstructionsMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2

Clarksfield is the code name for an Intel processor, initially sold as mobile Intel Core i7.[1] It is closely related to the desktop Lynnfield processor, both use quad-core dies based on the 45 nm Nehalem microarchitecture and have integrated PCI Express and DMI links.

The predecessor of Clarksfield, Penryn-QC was a multi-chip module with two dual-core Penryn dies based on Penryn microarchitecture, a shrink of Merom microarchitecture. The name of the direct successor of Clarksfield has not been announced. Arrandale is a later mobile processor but opens a new line of mid-range dual-core processors with integrated graphics.

At the time of its release at the Intel Developer Forum on September 23, 2009, Clarksfield processors were significantly faster than any other laptop processor,[2] including the Core 2 Extreme QX9300. The initial laptop manufacturers shipping products based on Clarksfield processors include MSI, Dell/Alienware, Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba and Asustek.[3]

Brand names

All Clarksfield processors are marketed as Core i7, in three product lines differing in thermal design power and the amount of third-level cache that is enabled. See the respective lists for details about each model.

Brand NameModel (list)L3 Cache sizeThermal Design Power
Intel Core i7i7-7xxQM6 MB45 W
i7-8xxQM8 MB
i7-9xxXM Extreme Edition55 W

See also

References

  1. ^ Mobile Nehalem Chips May Come in Late 2009. PCWorld (2008-10-19). Retrieved on 2011-01-14.
  2. ^ Mobile Core i7 920XM, Clarksfield: Nehalem on-the-go – AnandTech :: Your Source for Hardware Analysis and News. AnandTech. Retrieved on 2011-01-14.
  3. ^ Intel Execs Introduce Clarksfield, Tout Mobility | News & Opinion. PCMag.com. Retrieved on 2011-01-14.