Core 2 Duo P9700 vs Core i7-3612QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
2.81
+319%

Core i7-3612QE outperforms Core 2 Duo P9700 by a whopping 319% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18342907
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.02
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core 2 Duo
Power efficiency3.391.01
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Penryn (2008−2011)
Release date29 April 2012 (13 years ago)2 June 2009 (16 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$348

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QE and Core 2 Duo P9700 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads82
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2.8 GHz
Bus rateno data1066 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)6 MB (shared)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB L2 Cache
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size160 mm2107 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million410 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.012V-1.175V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QE and Core 2 Duo P9700 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 BGA1023PGA478
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QE and Core 2 Duo P9700. 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+-
Demand Based Switchingno data-

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QE and Core 2 Duo P9700 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 Core 2 Duo P9700 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 Core 2 Duo P9700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR2, DDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

i7-3612QE 2.81
+319%
Core 2 Duo P9700 0.67

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

i7-3612QE Samples: 23 4929
+318%
Core 2 Duo P9700 Samples: 125 1178

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.81 0.67
Recency 29 April 2012 2 June 2009
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

i7-3612QE has a 319.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 104.5% more advanced lithography process.

Core 2 Duo P9700, on the other hand, has 25% lower power consumption.

The Intel Core i7-3612QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core 2 Duo P9700 in performance tests.

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