i7-930 vs i7-3632QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3632QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
2.96
+58.3%
Core i7-930
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
1.87

Core i7-3632QM outperforms Core i7-930 by an impressive 58% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16391979
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.24
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.001.36
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Bloomfield (2008−2010)
Release date19 October 2012 (12 years ago)28 February 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359$80

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 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 speed2.2 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz3.06 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s4.8 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size160 mm2263 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C68 °C
Number of transistors1,480 million731 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 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
SocketFCPGA988FCLGA1366
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.01.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching--
PAEno data36 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB24 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

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 frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-930 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 i7-3632QM and Core i7-930.

PCIe version3.02.0
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.

i7-3632QM 2.96
+58.3%
i7-930 1.87

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.

i7-3632QM 4708
+58.9%
i7-930 2963

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3632QM 499
+19.7%
i7-930 417

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3632QM 1682
+18.7%
i7-930 1417

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 1.87
Recency 19 October 2012 28 February 2010
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 130 Watt

i7-3632QM has a 58.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 271.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3632QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-930 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3632QM is a notebook processor while Core i7-930 is a desktop one.


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