Core i3-4370 vs Core i7-2675QM

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4370

2 Cores4 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2014

Core i7-2675QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4370

2 / 4

3,854

0.0%

3,913

+1.5%

About PassMark

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-4370 is positioned at rank 664 and the Core i7-2675QM is on rank 1070, so the Core i3-4370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4370

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12049%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11385%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8267%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2490%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1973%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1726%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

988%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

975%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

888%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

888%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

878%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

855%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

843%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

839%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

832%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

100%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

100%

#666

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#667

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

99%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#674

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#678

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2675QM

#1058

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2835%

#1059

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2793%

#1060

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2564%

#1061

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2553%

#1062

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2529%

#1064

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2443%

#1065

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2342%

#1066

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2338%

#1067

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2275%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i3-4370 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-2675QM is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4370	Core i7-2675QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($41)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-4370 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($41 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-4370	Core i7-2675QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+808%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($41)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

Performance Check

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 i3-4370 Benchmark Check

Core i7-2675QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4370 and Core i7-2675QM

Core i3-4370

The Core i3-4370 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 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 54 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,854 points. Launch price was $242.

Core i7-2675QM

The Core i7-2675QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 3,913 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4370 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2675QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2675QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i3-4370 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-2675QM — a 20.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-4370 (base: 3.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i3-4370 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-2675QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4370 scores 3,854 against the Core i7-2675QM's 3,913 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-2675QM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-4370 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2675QM.

Feature	Core i3-4370	Core i7-2675QM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+23%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.8 GHz+73%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	6 MB (total)+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,854	3,913+2%
Cinebench R23 Multi	2,454	—
Geekbench 6 Single	904	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,071	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4370 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2675QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Core i3-4370 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i3-4370	Core i7-2675QM
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: true (Core i3-4370) vs VT-x (Core i7-2675QM). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i3-4370) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i7-2675QM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2675QM targets Mobile.