A8-5600K vs i7-3612QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.10
+72.2%
A8-5600K
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
1.80

Core i7-3612QE outperforms A8-5600K by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16192010
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.381.70
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Trinity (2012−2013)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)2 October 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2246 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data74 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,178 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K 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
SocketIntel BGA1023FM2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000AMD Radeon HD 7560D

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.

i7-3612QE 3.10
+72.2%
A8-5600K 1.80

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.

i7-3612QE 4929
+72.6%
A8-5600K 2855

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.10 1.80
Recency 29 April 2012 2 October 2012
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 100 Watt

i7-3612QE has a 72.2% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 185.7% lower power consumption.

A8-5600K, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 months.

The Core i7-3612QE is our recommended choice as it beats the A8-5600K in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3612QE is a notebook processor while A8-5600K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3612QE and A8-5600K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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