Core i7-3610QE vs Core i7-4702MQ

Core i7-3610QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i7-4702MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3610QE

4 / 8

5,234

+0.9%

5,187

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 i7-4702MQ is on rank 1011, so the Core i7-3610QE 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 i7-4702MQ

#999

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2167%

#1000

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2135%

#1001

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1960%

#1002

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1951%

#1003

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1933%

#1005

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1867%

#1006

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1790%

#1007

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1787%

#1008

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1739%

#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

99%

#1014

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

98%

#1015

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1016

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#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

94%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

92%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3610QE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4702MQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3610QE	Core i7-4702MQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)	✅ More affordable ($50)
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 i7-4702MQ holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $50 (vs $105), it costs 52% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 108% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-3610QE.

Insight	Core i7-3610QE	Core i7-4702MQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+108%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($105)	✅ More affordable ($50)

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 i7-4702MQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-4702MQ

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 i7-4702MQ

The Core i7-4702MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,187 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3610QE and Core i7-4702MQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3610QE versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702MQ — a 3.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-3610QE (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-3610QE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4702MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3610QE scores 5,234 against the Core i7-4702MQ's 5,187 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-3610QE. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3610QE vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702MQ.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i7-4702MQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+3%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+5%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,234	5,187
Geekbench 6 Single	—	965
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,180

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3610QE uses the G2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4702MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i7-4702MQ
Socket	G2	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3610QE) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4702MQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3610QE targets Mobile, Core i7-4702MQ targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-4702MQ rivals Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i7-3610QE	Core i7-4702MQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4000	HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Mobile	Gaming

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-3610QE launched at $315 MSRP, while the Core i7-4702MQ debuted at $383. At current prices ($105 vs $50), the Core i7-4702MQ is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-3610QE delivers 49.8 pts/$ vs 103.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-4702MQ — making the Core i7-4702MQ the 70.2% better value option.