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Intel Core i7-3612QM vs Intel Core i7-3540M vs Intel Core i7-3635QM

Intel Core i7-3612QM

► remove from comparison Intel 3612QM

The Intel Core i7-3612QM is a fast quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. It is the fastest mobile processor rated at 35 Watt (at the time of announcement in mid 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 2.1 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 2.8 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.0 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.1 GHz (for 1 active core). Compared to the other quad core CPU, the 3612QM 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 dont support vPro, 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 i7-3612QM is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is similar to the Sandy Bridge Core i7-2820QM. Altough the 3612QM has a higher model number than the 3610QM, it offers slower clock rates and therefore performs worse. However, the 3610QM is specified at a much higher TDP of 45 Watt.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1100 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

With a TDP of only 35 Watt, the Core i7-3612QM is the first quad-core CPU from Intel that is specified at the level of the dual-core mobile CPUs. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i7.

Intel Core i7-3540M

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The Intel Core i7-3540M is the fastest dual-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture at the time of introduction in Q1 2013. Due to Hyperthreading, the two cores can handle up to four threads in parallel leading to better utilization of the CPU. Each core offers a base speed of 3.0 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.7 GHz (for 1 active core). As its Sandy-Bridge-based predecessor Core i7-2640M, it offers a 4 MB L3-Cache.

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 i7-3540M is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is about 5 - 10 % above the old i7-2640M.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1300 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the fastest variants.

Just like most other Ivy Bridge dual-cores, the i7-3540M is rated at a TDP of 35 W. Therefore, even smaller laptops can use the Core i7.

Intel Core i7-3635QM

► remove from comparison Intel 3635QM

The Intel Core i7-3635QM is a fast quad-core processor for laptops based on the Ivy Bridge architecture. 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 2.4 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.3 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.4 GHz (for 1 active core). In contrast to the 3630QM, the 3635QM has a different package (BGA) and a slightly higher GPU clock.

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 i7-3635QM is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is similar to the fastest Sandy Bridge model, the Core i7-2960XM.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1200 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3635QM is specified at a TDP of 45 Watts including graphics card and memory controller. Therefore, the CPU is well-suited for laptops 15-inches or greater.

ModelIntel Core i7-3612QMIntel Core i7-3540MIntel Core i7-3635QM
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7Intel Core i7
CodenameIvy BridgeIvy BridgeIvy Bridge
Series: Core i7 Ivy Bridge
Intel Core i7-3940XM3 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3920XM2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3840QM2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3820QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3740QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3720QM2.6 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3635QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3630QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3615QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3610QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3632QM2.2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3612QM « 2.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3540M3 - 3.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3520M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3687U2.1 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3667U2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3537U2 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3517U1.9 - 3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3689Y1.5 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3940XM3 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3920XM2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3840QM2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3820QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3740QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3720QM2.6 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3635QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3630QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3615QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3610QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3632QM2.2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3612QM2.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3540M « 3 - 3.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3520M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3687U2.1 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3667U2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3537U2 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3517U1.9 - 3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3689Y1.5 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3940XM3 - 3.9 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3920XM2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3840QM2.8 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3820QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3740QM2.7 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3720QM2.6 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3635QM « 2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3630QM2.4 - 3.4 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3615QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3610QM2.3 - 3.3 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3632QM2.2 - 3.2 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3612QM2.1 - 3.1 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3540M3 - 3.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3520M2.9 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3687U2.1 - 3.3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3667U2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3537U2 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3517U1.9 - 3 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-3689Y1.5 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock2100 - 3100 MHz3000 - 3700 MHz2400 - 3400 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB128 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB512 KB1 MB
L3 Cache6 MB4 MB6 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 82 / 44 / 8
TDP35 Watt35 Watt45 Watt
Transistors1400 Million1400 Million
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
Die Size160 mm2160 mm2
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C105 °C
SocketFCBGA1224, FCPGA988BGA1023, PGA988BGA
FeaturesHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1300 MHz), DDR3-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000, DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1300 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1200 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 4.2     avg: 5.4     median: 5.6 (7%)     max: 5.66 Points
min: 3.41     avg: 3.5     median: 3.5 (4%)     max: 3.49 Points
min: 6.38     avg: 6.4     median: 6.4 (8%)     max: 6.47 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.89     avg: 1.2     median: 1.3 (32%)     max: 1.29 Points
min: 1.52     avg: 1.5     median: 1.5 (38%)     max: 1.54 Points
min: 1.37     avg: 1.4     median: 1.4 (34%)     max: 1.39 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 2961     avg: 3947     median: 4112.5 (25%)     max: 4163 Points
min: 5018     avg: 5030     median: 5029.5 (30%)     max: 5041 Points
min: 4600     avg: 4648     median: 4660 (28%)     max: 4685 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 11636     avg: 15072     median: 15678 (11%)     max: 15937 Points
min: 10628     avg: 10811     median: 10810.5 (8%)     max: 10993 Points
min: 17688     avg: 17855     median: 17865 (13%)     max: 18011 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 14549     avg: 18508     median: 19210 (13%)     max: 19463 Points
min: 13307     avg: 13435     median: 13434.5 (9%)     max: 13562 Points
min: 21471     avg: 21961     median: 22047.5 (15%)     max: 22277 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 3753     avg: 4989     median: 5226 (6%)     max: 5413 Points
min: 6326     avg: 6414     median: 6414 (8%)     max: 6502 Points
min: 5819     avg: 5885     median: 5891 (7%)     max: 5937 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 276     avg: 338     median: 297.9 (4%)     max: 579 s
471.2 s (6%)
min: 267.2     avg: 301.2     median: 276.5 (3%)     max: 359.9 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 8     avg: 9.5     median: 9.6 (2%)     max: 10.16 s
14.9 s (3%)
min: 8.4     avg: 9.6     median: 8.9 (2%)     max: 11.42 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 3961     avg: 4028     median: 4047 (6%)     max: 4057 Points
2940 Points (5%)
min: 3855     avg: 4200     median: 4199.5 (7%)     max: 4544 Points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 30.94     avg: 31.1     median: 31.1 (11%)     max: 31.14 fps
19.9 fps (7%)
min: 35.28     avg: 35.4     median: 35.4 (12%)     max: 35.6 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 122.1     avg: 123.6     median: 123.8 (29%)     max: 124.6 fps
105.3 fps (24%)
min: 134.5     avg: 138.1     median: 138.1 (32%)     max: 141.6 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
min: 0.218     avg: 0.3     median: 0.3 (0%)     max: 0.291 GB/s
0.2 GB/s (0%)
min: 0.14     avg: 0.2     median: 0.2 (0%)     max: 0.327 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
min: 0.366     avg: 0.5     median: 0.5 (8%)     max: 0.501 GB/s
0.3 GB/s (5%)
min: 0.454     avg: 0.5     median: 0.5 (9%)     max: 0.549 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
min: 2.1     avg: 2.5     median: 2.7 (7%)     max: 2.8 GB/s
1.7 GB/s (4%)
min: 3     avg: 3.1     median: 3.1 (8%)     max: 3.1 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 4078     avg: 5080     median: 5466 (12%)     max: 5552 Points
min: 4267     avg: 4320     median: 4319.5 (9%)     max: 4372 Points
min: 6432     avg: 6483     median: 6492 (14%)     max: 6517 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 12     avg: 12.8     median: 12.3 (3%)     max: 17 s
10.4 s (2%)
min: 11.16     avg: 11.4     median: 11.2 (2%)     max: 11.7 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 27     avg: 29.1     median: 28.1 (1%)     max: 39 s
23.9 s (1%)
min: 25.83     avg: 26.1     median: 25.8 (1%)     max: 26.5 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 648     avg: 792     median: 661 (3%)     max: 1931 s
557 s (2%)
min: 624     avg: 626     median: 625 (3%)     max: 629 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
100%
1 3612QM +
min: 72000     avg: 86945     median: 89930 (43%)     max: 95920 MIPS
132%
1 3635QM +
min: 110140     avg: 118820     median: 118820 (56%)     max: 127500 MIPS
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
100%
1 3612QM +
min: 51000     avg: 65015     median: 69190 (53%)     max: 70680 MFLOPS
117%
1 3635QM +
min: 80710     avg: 80855     median: 80855 (62%)     max: 81000 MFLOPS
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
100%
1 3612QM +
min: 7.2     avg: 7.5     median: 7.5 (96%)     max: 7.5 Points
97%
1 3540M +
7.3 Points (94%)
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 8328     avg: 16910     median: 17837.5 (16%)     max: 19780 Points
11749 Points (10%)
min: 20530     avg: 21871     median: 22225.5 (19%)     max: 22501 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 5234     avg: 6378     median: 6388.5 (17%)     max: 7418 Points
min: 4391     avg: 4627     median: 4627 (13%)     max: 4863 Points
min: 6023     avg: 6732     median: 7054 (19%)     max: 7235 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 3540M +
min: 40631     avg: 42023     median: 42022.5 (34%)     max: 43414 Points
82%
1 3635QM +
min: 31200     avg: 33452     median: 34461 (28%)     max: 34696 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 3540M +
min: 3424     avg: 3483     median: 3482.5 (9%)     max: 3541 Points
165%
1 3635QM +
min: 5633     avg: 5722     median: 5740 (15%)     max: 5792 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3540M +
min: 4929     avg: 4966     median: 4966 (9%)     max: 5003 Points
160%
1 3635QM +
min: 7937     avg: 8037     median: 7965 (14%)     max: 8210 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3635QM +
8423 Points (68%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3635QM +
7446 Points (68%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3635QM +
11831 Points (23%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3635QM +
10805 Points (22%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3635QM +
10254 Points (27%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3612QM → 100% n=20

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3540M → 85% n=20

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3635QM → 108% n=20

- Range of benchmark values for this graphics card
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
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