Core i7-3615QE vs Core i5-1030NG7

Core i7-3615QE

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Core i5-1030NG7

4 Cores8 Thrd10 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3615QE

4 / 8

5,617

+0.3%

5,600

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 i7-3615QE is positioned at rank 997 and the Core i5-1030NG7 is on rank 734, so the Core i5-1030NG7 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 i7-3615QE

#985

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2090%

#986

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2059%

#987

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1890%

#988

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1882%

#989

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1865%

#991

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1801%

#992

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1726%

#993

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1724%

#994

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1677%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

100%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

97%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1009

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1010

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

97%

#1011

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1012

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-1030NG7

#722

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1048%

#723

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1033%

#724

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

948%

#725

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

944%

#726

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

935%

#728

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

903%

#729

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

866%

#730

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

864%

#731

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

841%

#734

Core i5-1030NG7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

98%

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 i5-1030NG7 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and LPDDR4-3733, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3615QE	Core i5-1030NG7
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake-Y (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3615QE (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and **unknown Dual-channel**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3615QE	Core i5-1030NG7
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($100)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-3615QE Benchmark Check

Core i5-1030NG7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3615QE and Core i5-1030NG7

Core i7-3615QE

The Core i7-3615QE 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: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,617 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-1030NG7

The Core i5-1030NG7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 March 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake-Y (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1044. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR4-3733. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3615QE and Core i5-1030NG7 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3615QE versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-1030NG7 — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-1030NG7 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-3615QE uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses Ice Lake-Y (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3615QE scores 5,617 against the Core i5-1030NG7's 5,600 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-3615QE. L3 cache: 6144 kB (total) on the Core i7-3615QE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1030NG7.

Feature	Core i7-3615QE	Core i5-1030NG7
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.5 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+109%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6144 kB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ice Lake-Y (2020)
PassMark	5,617	5,600
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,239

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3615QE uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1030NG7 uses BGA1044 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3615QE	Core i5-1030NG7
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1044
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4-3733
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3615QE) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-1030NG7). The Core i5-1030NG7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Core i7-3615QE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1030NG7 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1030NG7 rivals Ryzen 5 4500U.