Core i3-3225 vs Core i7-3630QM

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	1552	2151
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	no data	0.07
Market segment	Laptop	Desktop processor
Series	Intel Core i7	no data
Architecture codename	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date	30 September 2012 (11 years ago)	3 September 2012 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$284	$264

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225 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 cores	4 (Quad-Core)	2 (Dual-core)
Threads	8	4
Base clock speed	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed	3.4 GHz	3.3 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB	64 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	6 MB	3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Die size	160 mm2	118 mm2
Maximum core temperature	105 °C	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	no data	65 °C
Number of transistors	1400 Million	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	-
Unlocked multiplier	No	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225 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 configuration	1	1
Socket	FCPGA988	1155
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT

+

+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory types	DDR3	DDR3
Maximum memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support	-	-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

Intel HD Graphics 4000

Intel HD 4000

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i3-3225.

PCIe version	no data	3.0
PCI Express lanes	16	no 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.

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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.

Pros & cons summary

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Performance score	3.31	1.45
Physical cores	4	2
Threads	8	4
Power consumption (TDP)	45 Watt	55 Watt

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