Core i7-2635QM vs Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i7-2635QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Ryzen 7 5700X

8 Cores16 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.6 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2635QM

4 / 8

3,541

0.0%

26,609

+651.5%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Ryzen Threadripper 9960X

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. The Core i7-2635QM is positioned at rank #1096 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-2635QM

#1084

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3131%

#1085

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3085%

#1086

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2832%

#1087

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2820%

#1088

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2794%

#1090

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2698%

#1091

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2587%

#1092

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2583%

#1093

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2513%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

100%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

100%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1102

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

98%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

96%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

94%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5700X

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

105%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

105%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

105%

#46

Core i5-13490F

MSRP: $235|Avg: $170

103%

#47

Ryzen 5 5600F

MSRP: $99|Avg: $129

103%

#48

Ryzen 9 PRO 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

103%

#49

Ryzen 3 4300GE

MSRP: $94|Avg: $72

103%

#50

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE

MSRP: $169|Avg: $50

102%

#51

Core Ultra 5 225

MSRP: $240|Avg: $200

102%

#52

Core i5-11500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $110

102%

#53

Core i3-12100F

MSRP: $97|Avg: $90

102%

#54

Core Ultra 7 265

MSRP: $384|Avg: $320

102%

#55

Ryzen 7 5800X

MSRP: $449|Avg: $180

101%

#56

Core i5-11400F

MSRP: $157|Avg: $110

101%

#57

Ryzen 7 5700G

MSRP: $359|Avg: $160

100%

#58

Ryzen 7 5700X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $175

100%

#59

Core i5-9500

MSRP: $192|Avg: $65

99%

#60

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX

MSRP: $429|Avg: $450

99%

#61

Core i9-9960X

MSRP: $1684|Avg: $200

98%

#62

Core Ultra 5 225T

MSRP: $240|Avg: $180

98%

#63

Ryzen 3 3300X

MSRP: $120|Avg: $90

98%

#64

Core i5-12600K

MSRP: $289|Avg: $185

98%

#65

Core Ultra 5 235

MSRP: $257|Avg: $269

98%

#66

Ryzen 7 5700

MSRP: $179|Avg: $164

98%

#67

Ryzen 5 PRO 2600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $90

97%

#68

Ryzen 3 4100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

97%

#69

Ryzen 9 9900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $370

97%

#70

Ryzen 5 7600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $185

96%

#71

Core i5-14490F

MSRP: $209|Avg: $190

96%

#72

Core i5-12600KF

MSRP: $264|Avg: $190

96%

#73

Core i5-13600KF

MSRP: $249|Avg: $258

95%

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 Ryzen 7 5700X (2022) utilizes 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-2635QM	Ryzen 7 5700X
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($175)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2635QM (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-2635QM	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1523%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($175)

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 i7-2635QM Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2635QM and Ryzen 7 5700X

Core i7-2635QM

The Core i7-2635QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 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 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 3,541 points. Launch price was $378.

Ryzen 7 5700X

The Ryzen 7 5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 26,609 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2635QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Ryzen 7 5700X has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-2635QM versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5700X — a 45.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 5700X (base: 2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-2635QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2635QM scores 3,541 against the Ryzen 7 5700X's 26,609 — a 153% lead for the Ryzen 7 5700X. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-2635QM vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5700X.

Feature	Core i7-2635QM	Ryzen 7 5700X
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 16+100%
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4.6 GHz+59%
Base Clock	2 GHz	3.4 GHz+70%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	32 MB (total)+433%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	32 nm	7 nm-78%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Vermeer (Zen 3) (2020−2022)
PassMark	3,541	26,609+651%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	14,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,116
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	9,715

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2635QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Ryzen 7 5700X uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Core i7-2635QM versus DDR4-3200 on the Ryzen 7 5700X — the Ryzen 7 5700X supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Ryzen 7 5700X supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-2635QM) vs 24 (Ryzen 7 5700X) — the Ryzen 7 5700X offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-2635QM	Ryzen 7 5700X
Socket	FCBGA1224	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 4.0+100%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	128 GB+700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	24+50%

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Advanced Features

Only the Ryzen 7 5700X has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i7-2635QM) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 5700X). The Core i7-2635QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Ryzen 7 5700X requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2635QM targets Mobile, Ryzen 7 5700X targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Ryzen 7 5700X rivals Core i7-11700K.