Core i3-4360T vs Core i7-4610M

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-4360T

2014

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Core i7-4610M needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4610M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $138 MSRP, while Core i7-4610M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Core i7-4610M

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,251 vs 3,294).
❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4360T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i3-4360T

2014

Core i7-4610M

2014

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 35W instead of 512W, a 477W reduction.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with HD Graphics 4600, while Core i7-4610M needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.5% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4610M across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Launch MSRP is still $138 MSRP, while Core i7-4610M mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,251 vs 3,294).
❌1362.9% higher power demand at 512W vs 35W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i3-4360T can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-4360T better than Core i7-4610M?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-4610M is ahead with a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-4360T pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-4360T is the better fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-4360T is the smarter buy today. Core i3-4360T is at an unclear MSRP at $138 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.3% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i7-4610M is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 4.5% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (23.9 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-4360T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 2/4. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-4360T Benchmark Check

Core i7-4610M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	66 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	70 FPS
medium	55 FPS	59 FPS
high	42 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	35 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Core i7-4610M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	78 FPS	81 FPS
high	73 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	81 FPS
medium	57 FPS	81 FPS
high	40 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	41 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Core i7-4610M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Core i7-4610M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
1080p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	81 FPS
medium	82 FPS	81 FPS
high	82 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	81 FPS

Open Core i3-4360T Open Core i7-4610M

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4360T and Core i7-4610M

Core i3-4360T

The Core i3-4360T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,294 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-4610M

The Core i7-4610M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,251 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4360T and Core i7-4610M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-4360T versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4610M — a 14.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4610M (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-4360T scores 3,294 against the Core i7-4610M's 3,251 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i3-4360T. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.7 GHz+16%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+7%	3 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,294+1%	3,251

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4360T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4610M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4360T	Core i7-4610M
Socket	LGA1150	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4360T) / not specified (Core i7-4610M). The Core i3-4360T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-4610M requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4360T targets Desktop.