Core i7-3610QE vs Core i3-1115G4E

Core i7-3610QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i3-1115G4E

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3610QE

4 / 8

5,234

+0.1%

5,231

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 i7-3610QE is positioned at rank 945 and the Core i3-1115G4E is on rank 795, so the Core i3-1115G4E 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 i7-3610QE

#933

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1765%

#934

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1739%

#935

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1597%

#936

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1590%

#937

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1575%

#939

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1521%

#940

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1458%

#941

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1456%

#942

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1417%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

100%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

97%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

97%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115G4E

#783

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1195%

#784

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1177%

#785

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1081%

#786

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1076%

#787

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1066%

#789

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1029%

#790

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

987%

#791

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

985%

#792

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

959%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

#809

Athlon II M320

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

97%

#810

Celeron B800

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

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 i3-1115G4E (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, LPDDR4X, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3610QE	Core i3-1115G4E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)	✅ More affordable ($47)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3610QE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3610QE	Core i3-1115G4E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+123%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)	✅ More affordable ($47)

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 i7-3610QE Benchmark Check

Core i3-1115G4E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3610QE and Core i3-1115G4E

Core i7-3610QE

The Core i7-3610QE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,234 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-1115G4E

The Core i3-1115G4E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 5,231 points. Launch price was $285.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-3610QE packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1115G4E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-3610QE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3610QE versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4E — a 16.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4E (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-3610QE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3610QE scores 5,234 against the Core i3-1115G4E's 5,231 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-3610QE. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3610QE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115G4E.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i3-1115G4E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.9 GHz+18%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+5%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)
PassMark	5,234	5,231
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,506

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3610QE uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1115G4E uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-3610QE versus DDR4-3200 on the Core i3-1115G4E — the Core i3-1115G4E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-1115G4E 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. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-3610QE) vs 4 (Core i3-1115G4E) — the Core i7-3610QE offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i3-1115G4E
Socket	G2	FCBGA1449
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR4-3200+33%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	64 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+300%	4

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i3-1115G4E supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3610QE) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4E). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3610QE) and UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU) (Core i3-1115G4E) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3610QE targets Mobile, Core i3-1115G4E targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4E rivals Ryzen Embedded V2516.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i3-1115G4E
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	Yes
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mobile	Embedded

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3610QE launched at $315 MSRP, while the Core i3-1115G4E debuted at $213. At current prices ($105 vs $47), the Core i3-1115G4E is $58 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3610QE delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 111.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-1115G4E — making the Core i3-1115G4E the 76.3% better value option.