i7-2710QE vs i7-3630QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3630QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.22
+26.3%
Core i7-2710QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.55

Core i7-3630QM outperforms Core i7-2710QE by a significant 26% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16081751
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency6.785.37
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 September 2012 (12 years ago)3 January 2011 (13 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$284$378

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 5 GT/s
Multiplierno data21
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm32 nm
Die size160 mm2216 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,480 million1,160 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCPGA988FCPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching--
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
Maximum memory size32 GB16.6 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.598 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 3000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO++
CRT++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3630QM and Core i7-2710QE.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-3630QM 3.22
+26.3%
i7-2710QE 2.55

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.

i7-3630QM 5117
+26.5%
i7-2710QE 4044

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.22 2.55
Integrated graphics card 1.18 0.66
Recency 1 September 2012 3 January 2011
Chip lithography 22 nm 32 nm

i7-3630QM has a 26.3% higher aggregate performance score, 78.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and a 45.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-3630QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2710QE in performance tests.


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