Core i7-3635QM vs Core i7-3612QM

Core i7-3635QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Core i7-3612QM

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3635QM

4 / 8

4,728

+1.4%

4,661

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 i7-3635QM is positioned at rank 84 and the Core i7-3612QM is on rank 1030, so the Core i7-3635QM 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 i7-3635QM

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

92%

#72

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

248%

#73

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

245%

#74

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

225%

#75

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

224%

#76

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

221%

#78

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

214%

#79

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

205%

#80

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

205%

#81

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

199%

#84

Core i7-3635QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

98%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3612QM

#1018

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2380%

#1019

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2345%

#1020

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2152%

#1021

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2143%

#1022

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2123%

#1024

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2050%

#1025

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1966%

#1026

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1963%

#1027

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1910%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

99%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

97%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

96%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

95%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

94%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

94%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3635QM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-3612QM in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Core i7-3612QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Core i7-3612QM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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 i7-3635QM Benchmark Check

Core i7-3612QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3635QM and Core i7-3612QM

Core i7-3635QM

The Core i7-3635QM 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: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,728 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-3612QM

The Core i7-3612QM 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 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1224. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,661 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3635QM and Core i7-3612QM share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-3635QM versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3612QM — a 9.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3635QM (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-3635QM scores 4,728 against the Core i7-3612QM's 4,661 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-3635QM. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-3635QM	Core i7-3612QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+10%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,728+1%	4,661
Geekbench 6 Single	—	600
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,600

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1224 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-3635QM	Core i7-3612QM
Socket	FCBGA1224	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3635QM) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3612QM). The Core i7-3612QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i7-3635QM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3612QM targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3612QM rivals AMD A10-5750M.