Turion X2 RM-76 vs i7-3612QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3612QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
2.93
+551%
Turion X2 RM-76
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.45

Core i7-3612QM outperforms Turion X2 RM-76 by a whopping 551% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i7-3612QM i7-3612QM
Turion X2 RM-76 Turion X2 RM-76

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16592947
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i72x AMD Turion
Power efficiency7.921.22
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Griffin (2008−2009)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 January 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 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 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s3600 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)0 MB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 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
SocketFCPGA988Socket S1 (638)
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Enhanced 3DNow!, NX bit, AMD64, PowerNow!, AMD Virtualization
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

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 i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76 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 i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-3612QM 2.93
+551%
Turion X2 RM-76 0.45

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-3612QM 4113
+132%
Turion X2 RM-76 1770

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-3612QM 15678
+369%
Turion X2 RM-76 3342

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-3612QM 5466
+254%
Turion X2 RM-76 1544

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 2.93 0.45
Recency 29 April 2012 1 January 2009
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm

i7-3612QM has a 551.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-3612QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Turion X2 RM-76 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3612QM and Turion X2 RM-76, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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