Intel Core i7-3612QE vs Core i7-3610QE

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Combined performance score

i7-3610QE
3.27
+1.9%

Core i7-3610QE outperforms Core i7-3612QE by 2% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14701482
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date29 April 2012 (11 years old)29 April 2012 (11 years old)
Current price$449 $1019

Technical specs

Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.1 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2160 mm2
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketG2 (988B)Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology++

Security technologies

Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelunknown Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Intel HD 4000

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3610QE 3.27
+1.9%
i7-3612QE 3.21

Core i7-3610QE outperforms Core i7-3612QE by 2% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-3610QE 5026
+2%
i7-3612QE 4929

Core i7-3610QE outperforms Core i7-3612QE by 2% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.27 3.21
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-3612QE. The differences in performance seem too small.


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