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Intel Core i7-3820QM vs Intel Core i7-3610QM vs Intel Core i7-3612QM

Intel Core i7-3820QM

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The Intel Core i7-3820QM 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 2.7 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.6 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.7 GHz (for 1 active core). Furthermore, the CPU offers 8 MB Last Level 3 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 i7-3820QM is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to slight architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is clearly higher than the former fastest model, the Core i7-2920XM.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 offers 16 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 650 MHz up to 1250 MHz with Turbo Boost, making it one of the faster variants.

As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3820QM 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.

Intel Core i7-3610QM

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The Intel Core i7-3610QM 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 2.3 GHz but can dynamically increase clock rates with Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz (for 4 active cores), 3.2 GHz (for 2 active cores) and 3.3 GHz (for 1 active core).

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. Except VT-d and vPro the 3610QM supports all functions of the Ivy Bridge core like VT-x, AES or Trusted Execution.

The performance of the Core i7-3610QM is slightly above a similarly clocked Sandy Bridge processor due to the architectural improvements. As a result, overall performance is similar to the former fastest model, the Core i7-2920XM.

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.

As with most quad-core Ivy Bridge models, the Core i7-3610QM 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.

Intel Core i7-3612QM

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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.

ModelIntel Core i7-3820QMIntel Core i7-3610QMIntel Core i7-3612QM
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 i7-3820QM « 2.7 - 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 i7-3540M3 - 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 i7-3610QM « 2.3 - 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
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
Clock2700 - 3700 MHz2300 - 3300 MHz2100 - 3100 MHz
L1 Cache256 KB256 KB256 KB
L2 Cache1 MB1 MB1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB6 MB6 MB
Cores / Threads4 / 84 / 84 / 8
TDP45 Watt45 Watt35 Watt
Transistors1400 Million1400 Million1400 Million
Technology22 nm22 nm22 nm
Die Size160 mm2160 mm2160 mm2
max. Temp.105 °C105 °C105 °C
FeaturesHD Graphics 4000, DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, VirtualizationHD Graphics 4000 (650-1100MHz), DDR3(L)-1600 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, Quick Sync, Virtualization
iGPUIntel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1250 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)Intel HD Graphics 4000 (650 - 1100 MHz)
Architecturex86x86x86
Announced
Manufacturerark.intel.comark.intel.comark.intel.com
SocketFCPGA988FCBGA1224, FCPGA988
$378 U.S.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 6.68     avg: 6.8     median: 6.8 (9%)     max: 6.94 Points
min: 3.44     avg: 6.1     median: 6.2 (8%)     max: 6.42 Points
min: 4.2     avg: 5.4     median: 5.6 (7%)     max: 5.66 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
1.5 Points (38%)
min: 0.72     avg: 1.3     median: 1.4 (34%)     max: 1.38 Points
min: 0.89     avg: 1.2     median: 1.3 (32%)     max: 1.29 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 4910     avg: 4986     median: 5008 (30%)     max: 5039 Points
min: 2410     avg: 4368     median: 4420 (27%)     max: 4594 Points
min: 2961     avg: 3947     median: 4112.5 (25%)     max: 4163 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 19326     avg: 19491     median: 19364 (14%)     max: 19782 Points
min: 9752     avg: 17072     median: 17230 (12%)     max: 17972 Points
min: 11636     avg: 15072     median: 15678 (11%)     max: 15937 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 23605     avg: 24083     median: 24069 (17%)     max: 24448 Points
min: 5650     avg: 20572     median: 21316 (15%)     max: 22148 Points
min: 14549     avg: 18508     median: 19210 (13%)     max: 19463 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 6187     avg: 6245     median: 6214 (8%)     max: 6398 Points
min: 2842     avg: 5543     median: 5588 (7%)     max: 6774 Points
min: 3753     avg: 4989     median: 5226 (6%)     max: 5413 Points
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 1024m *
min: 223.9     avg: 236.3     median: 236.3 (3%)     max: 248.6 s
min: 248.9     avg: 299.9     median: 279 (3%)     max: 395.9 s
min: 276     avg: 338     median: 297.9 (4%)     max: 579 s
wPrime 2.10 - wPrime 2.0 32m *
min: 7.314     avg: 7.5     median: 7.5 (2%)     max: 7.612 s
min: 8.5     avg: 9.7     median: 8.7 (2%)     max: 12.81 s
min: 8     avg: 9.5     median: 9.6 (2%)     max: 10.16 s
WinRAR - WinRAR 4.0
min: 4530     avg: 4575     median: 4575 (7%)     max: 4620 Points
min: 2637     avg: 4179     median: 4313 (7%)     max: 4447 Points
min: 3961     avg: 4028     median: 4047 (6%)     max: 4057 Points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 37.1     avg: 37.2     median: 37.2 (13%)     max: 37.24 fps
min: 33.5     avg: 34.2     median: 34.3 (12%)     max: 34.6 fps
min: 30.94     avg: 31.1     median: 31.1 (11%)     max: 31.14 fps
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 147.9     avg: 150.4     median: 150.4 (35%)     max: 152.9 fps
min: 133     avg: 135.1     median: 135 (31%)     max: 137.4 fps
min: 122.1     avg: 123.6     median: 123.8 (29%)     max: 124.6 fps
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Serpent
0.4 GB/s (0%)
min: 0.287     avg: 0.3     median: 0.3 (0%)     max: 0.326 GB/s
min: 0.218     avg: 0.3     median: 0.3 (0%)     max: 0.291 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt Twofish
0.6 GB/s (11%)
min: 0.525     avg: 0.5     median: 0.5 (9%)     max: 0.554 GB/s
min: 0.366     avg: 0.5     median: 0.5 (8%)     max: 0.501 GB/s
TrueCrypt - TrueCrypt AES
3.5 GB/s (9%)
min: 2.9     avg: 3.1     median: 3.1 (8%)     max: 3.1 GB/s
min: 2.1     avg: 2.5     median: 2.7 (7%)     max: 2.8 GB/s
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 6720     avg: 6832     median: 6849 (15%)     max: 6910 Points
min: 3522     avg: 5921     median: 6078 (13%)     max: 6464 Points
min: 4078     avg: 5080     median: 5466 (12%)     max: 5552 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 10     avg: 10.1     median: 10 (2%)     max: 10.39 s
min: 11     avg: 11.6     median: 11.3 (2%)     max: 16 s
min: 12     avg: 12.8     median: 12.3 (3%)     max: 17 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 22     avg: 22.6     median: 22 (1%)     max: 23.7 s
min: 25     avg: 26.2     median: 26 (1%)     max: 29 s
min: 27     avg: 29.1     median: 28.1 (1%)     max: 39 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 550     avg: 555     median: 554.5 (2%)     max: 559 s
min: 604     avg: 620     median: 619 (3%)     max: 645 s
min: 648     avg: 792     median: 661 (3%)     max: 1931 s
SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS) - SiSoft Sandra Dhrystone (MIPS)
min: 134350     avg: 136990     median: 136990 (65%)     max: 139630 MIPS
min: 99000     avg: 114716     median: 121640 (58%)     max: 127440 MIPS
min: 72000     avg: 86945     median: 89930 (43%)     max: 95920 MIPS
SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS) - SiSoft Sandra Whetstone (MFLOPS)
min: 84860     avg: 85585     median: 85585 (66%)     max: 86310 MFLOPS
min: 75000     avg: 76995     median: 77840 (60%)     max: 80560 MFLOPS
min: 51000     avg: 65015     median: 69190 (53%)     max: 70680 MFLOPS
Windows 7 Experience Index - Win7 CPU
min: 7.5     avg: 7.6     median: 7.6 (97%)     max: 7.7 Points
min: 6.3     avg: 7.5     median: 7.6 (97%)     max: 7.6 Points
min: 7.2     avg: 7.5     median: 7.5 (96%)     max: 7.5 Points
3DMark Vantage - 3DM Vant. Perf. CPU no Physx
min: 23042     avg: 23979     median: 24158 (21%)     max: 24792 Points
min: 16136     avg: 21157     median: 21503 (19%)     max: 22164 Points
min: 8328     avg: 16910     median: 17837.5 (16%)     max: 19780 Points
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 8825     avg: 9006     median: 9040 (24%)     max: 9118 Points
min: 3103     avg: 7295     median: 7684 (21%)     max: 8051 Points
min: 5234     avg: 6378     median: 6388.5 (17%)     max: 7418 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
100%
1 3610QM +
min: 19256     avg: 38000     median: 40521.5 (33%)     max: 40919 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
100%
1 3610QM +
min: 3040     avg: 5645     median: 5987 (15%)     max: 6094 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
100%
1 3610QM +
min: 4170     avg: 7767     median: 8277.5 (15%)     max: 8340 Points
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Stream
100%
1 3610QM +
5242 Points (42%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Memory
100%
1 3610QM +
5320 Points (48%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Floating Point
100%
1 3610QM +
11843 Points (23%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Integer
100%
1 3610QM +
10752 Points (22%)
Geekbench 2 - 32 Bit - Geekbench Total Score
100%
1 3610QM +
9493 Points (25%)

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3820QM → 100% n=23

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3610QM → 92% n=23

Average Benchmarks Intel Core i7-3612QM → 85% n=23

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