Celeron M 390 vs i7-3612QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.10
+1622%
Celeron M 390
1 core / 1 thread, 21 Watt
0.18

Core i7-3612QE outperforms Celeron M 390 by a whopping 1622% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16313258
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataCeleron M
Power efficiency8.380.81
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Dothan (2004−2005)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390 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)1 (Single-Core)
Threads81
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus rateno data400 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)1 MB L2 KB
Chip lithography22 nm90 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.004V-1.292V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390 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 configuration1no data
SocketIntel BGA1023PPGA478, H-PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt21 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+-
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle Statesno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data32 Bit
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+-

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3612QE and Celeron M 390. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.10 0.18
Physical cores 4 1
Threads 8 1
Chip lithography 22 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 21 Watt

i7-3612QE has a 1622.2% higher aggregate performance score, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 309.1% more advanced lithography process.

Celeron M 390, on the other hand, has 66.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3612QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron M 390 in performance tests.


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