Intel Core i7-3615QE vs Core i7-4712HQ

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Combined performance score

i7-4712HQ
3.46

Core i7-3615QE outperforms Core i7-4712HQ by 4% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14291398
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 April 2014 (9 years old)29 April 2012 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data
Current price$1455 (3.8x MSRP)no data

Technical specs

Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE 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 speed2.3 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.3 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6144 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE 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
SocketFCBGA1364Intel BGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD 4000
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE.

PCIe version3no 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.

i7-4712HQ 3.46
i7-3615QE 3.61
+4.3%

Core i7-3615QE outperforms Core i7-4712HQ by 4% in our combined benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-4712HQ 5311
i7-3615QE 5548
+4.5%

Core i7-3615QE outperforms Core i7-4712HQ by 4% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.46 3.61
Recency 1 April 2014 29 April 2012
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 45 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-3615QE. The differences in performance seem too small.


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