Core i5-7500T vs Core i7-3630QM

Core i5-7500T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2017

Core i7-3630QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-7500T

4 / 4

5,215

+1.5%

5,136

0.0%

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 i5-7500T is positioned at rank 665 and the Core i7-3630QM is on rank 1007, so the Core i5-7500T 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 i5-7500T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12073%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11407%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8283%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2495%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1976%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1729%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

990%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

977%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

890%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

890%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

880%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

856%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

844%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

841%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

833%

#390

Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $1247

99%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

100%

#666

Core i5-4670

MSRP: $213|Avg: $65

100%

#667

Core i5-7400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $78

100%

#668

Core i5-4570S

MSRP: $195|Avg: $40

100%

#669

Pentium G2010

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

99%

#671

Core i5-6500TE

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#673

Core i5-4430

MSRP: $182|Avg: $60

99%

#674

Celeron G550T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $5

99%

#675

Pentium G2130

MSRP: $75|Avg: $8

99%

#677

Core i5-4460S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $50

99%

#678

Core i7-6700K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $142

99%

#680

Pentium G3420T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $40

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3630QM

#995

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2159%

#996

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2127%

#997

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1953%

#998

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1944%

#999

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1926%

#1001

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1860%

#1002

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1784%

#1003

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1781%

#1004

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1733%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1013

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

96%

#1017

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1019

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1020

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

93%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-7500T (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-7500T	Core i7-3630QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3630QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-7500T	Core i7-3630QM
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+195%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($130)	⚠️ 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 i5-7500T Benchmark Check

Core i7-3630QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7500T and Core i7-3630QM

Core i5-7500T

The Core i5-7500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,215 points. Launch price was $202.

Core i7-3630QM

The Core i7-3630QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,136 points. Launch price was $284.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-7500T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3630QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7500T versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-3630QM — a 3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3630QM (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i5-7500T uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3630QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7500T scores 5,215 against the Core i7-3630QM's 5,136 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i5-7500T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,100 vs 600, a 58.8% lead for the Core i5-7500T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,023 vs 2,000 (40.7% advantage for the Core i5-7500T). Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i7-3630QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+13%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,215+2%	5,136
Geekbench 6 Single	1,100+83%	600
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,023+51%	2,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-7500T uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3630QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-7500T versus DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-3630QM — the Core i5-7500T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-7500T supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 100-series,200-series (Core i5-7500T) and HM76,HM77,QM77 (Core i7-3630QM).

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i7-3630QM
Socket	LGA1151	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7500T) vs VT-x (Core i7-3630QM). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7500T) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3630QM) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7500T targets Gaming, Core i7-3630QM targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-7500T rivals Ryzen 3 1200; Core i7-3630QM rivals AMD A10-5750M.

Feature	Core i5-7500T	Core i7-3630QM
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 630	Intel HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x
Target Use	Gaming	Mainstream Laptop