i9-11900KF vs i7-3610QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3610QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.22
Core i9-11900KF
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.70
+388%

Core i9-11900KF outperforms Core i7-3610QM by a whopping 388% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1607437
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency6.7711.89
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Rocket Lake (2021)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)16 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.3 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno data-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s50 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-3610QM 3.22
i9-11900KF 15.70
+388%

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.

i7-3610QM 5121
i9-11900KF 24940
+387%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3610QM 535
i9-11900KF 2330
+336%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3610QM 1831
i9-11900KF 10041
+448%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.22 15.70
Recency 29 April 2012 16 March 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i7-3610QM has 177.8% lower power consumption.

i9-11900KF, on the other hand, has a 387.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 57.1% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-11900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3610QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3610QM is a notebook processor while Core i9-11900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3610QM and Core i9-11900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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