Core i5-3610ME vs Core i5-4288U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-3610ME

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3610ME

2 / 4

2,652

0.0%

Pentium G860

Pentium Dual Core T2390

2,659

+0.3%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i5-3610ME is positioned at rank 1089 and the Core i5-4288U is on rank 1135, so the Core i5-3610ME 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 i5-3610ME

#1077

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3053%

#1078

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3008%

#1079

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2762%

#1080

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2749%

#1081

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2724%

#1083

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2631%

#1084

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2522%

#1085

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2518%

#1086

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2451%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

100%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

99%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

97%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

96%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4288U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3610ME in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3610ME	Core i5-4288U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-3610ME holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $22 (vs $342), it costs 94% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1450% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-4288U.

Insight	Core i5-3610ME	Core i5-4288U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1450%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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 i5-3610ME Benchmark Check

Core i5-4288U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3610ME and Core i5-4288U

Core i5-3610ME

The Core i5-3610ME is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 2,652 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-3610ME and Core i5-4288U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3610ME versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-3610ME (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-3610ME uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4288U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3610ME scores 2,652 against the Core i5-4288U's 2,659 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-4288U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 585 vs 880, a 40.3% lead for the Core i5-4288U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Core i5-4288U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+6%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,652	2,659
Geekbench 6 Single	585	880+50%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,800

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3610ME uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4288U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i5-3610ME versus DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U — the Core i5-4288U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-3610ME) vs 12 (Core i5-4288U) — the Core i5-3610ME offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM65,QM77,QM67 (Core i5-3610ME) and Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Core i5-4288U
Socket	G2	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-3610ME) vs true (Core i5-4288U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3610ME) and Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4288U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3610ME targets Embedded, Core i5-4288U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-3610ME rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i5-3610ME	Core i5-4288U
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	Intel Iris Graphics 5100
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Embedded	Mobile