Intel Core i7-3632QM

The Intel Core i7-3632QM is a fast quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture and successor of the i7-3612QM. It is the fastest mobile processor rated at 35 Watt (at the time of announcement in Q3 2012). Due to Hyperthreading, the four cores can handle up to eight threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 2.2 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 2.9 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.1 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.2 GHz (for 1 active core). Compared to other quad core CPUs, the 3632QM is specified at a TDP of only 35 Watt (similar to the dual-core CPUs). The BGA version (that is directly soldered to the mainboard) supports VT-d virtualization, whereas the rPGA version does not. Both don't support vPro and Trusted Execution, but otherwise all Ivy Bridge features like AES or VT-x are useable.

Ivy Bridge is an enhanced die shrink of the Sandy Bridge architecture with improvements on both GPU and CPU performance. The CPUs are produced in 22nm (versus 32nm Sandy Bridge CPUs) and are the first to introduce 3D transistors for increased energy efficiency when compared to similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processors. Other new features are integrated PCI Express 3.0 and DDR3(L)-1600 support.

The performance of the Core i7-3632QM should be slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance should be slightly above the Sandy Bridge Core i7-2820QM. Altough the 3632QM has a higher model number than the 3630QM, it offers slower clock rates and therefore performs worse. However, the 3630QM is specified at a much higher TDP of 45 Watt.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) and is clocked at 650 MHz (base) up to 1150 MHz (Turbo Boost).

With a TDP of only 35 Watt, the Core i7-3632QM is specified at the level of the dual-core mobile CPUs. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i7.

Series	Intel Core i7
Codename	Ivy Bridge
Clock Rate	2200 - 3200 MHz
Level 1 Cache	256 KB
Level 2 Cache	1024 KB
Level 3 Cache	6144 KB
Number of Cores / Threads	4 / 8
Max. Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)	35 Watt
Transistor Count	1400 Million
Manufacturing Technology	22 nm
Die Size	160 mm2
Max. Temperature	105 °C
Socket	FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
Features	HD Graphics 4000, DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
64 Bit	64 Bit support
Hardware Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d
Announcement Date	09/30/2012
Product Link (external)	Intel Core i7 3632QM

CPU Benchmarks

3DMark 06 - CPU:

100%

min: 5674 avg: 5810.5 (67.88%) max: 5947 Points

Model	Memory	GPU			Result
XIRIOS B502 i7-3632QM	8192 MB	HD Graphics 4000	1150 / 800MHz		5674
IdeaPad Z500-MBYG2GE	8192 MB	GeForce GT 645M	709 / 900MHz	2048MB DDR3 ForceWare 314.22	5947

Cinebench R10 in comparison
Intel Atom Z670 (min)	691
...
Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 920	15575.5
Intel Core i7 2760QM	15868.8
Intel Core i5 (Desktop) 2500K	15956
Intel Core i7 3632QM	16368
Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 975	16628
Intel Core i7 2860QM	16809.5
AMD FX-Series (Desktop) FX-8350	16904
...
Intel Core i7 (Desktop) 3960X (max)	27189.5

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