Core i7-3635QM vs Xeon X5667

Core i7-3635QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2012

Xeon X5667

4 Cores8 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3635QM

4 / 8

4,728

+0.7%

4,697

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 Xeon X5667 is on rank 579, 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 Xeon X5667

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8847%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1670%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1484%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1147%

#349

EPYC 4565P

MSRP: $2730|Avg: $1980

100%

#351

Xeon W-2295

MSRP: $1333|Avg: $1400

99%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

97%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

96%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

95%

#579

Xeon X5667

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Xeon E3-1245 v2

MSRP: $273|Avg: $204

99%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

96%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

95%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Use Case Distinction: This is a comparison between a Professional Workstation processor ($0) and a Consumer Desktop CPU. The Xeon X5667 is engineered for massive parallel workloads (rendering, scientific simulations), offering significantly higher core counts.

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon X5667
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3635QM ($0), however, is optimized for mixed workloads and gaming. For most users, it offers superior single-thread performance and responsiveness at a fraction of the cost ($0 less, NaN% cheaper), making it the better choice for daily use and gaming.

Insight	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon X5667
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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

Xeon X5667 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3635QM and Xeon X5667

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.

Xeon X5667

The Xeon X5667 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 16 March 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,697 points. Launch price was $80.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3635QM and Xeon X5667 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-3635QM versus 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5667 — a 1.7% clock advantage for the Xeon X5667 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.06 GHz). The Core i7-3635QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon X5667 uses Westmere-EP (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3635QM scores 4,728 against the Xeon X5667's 4,697 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-3635QM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3635QM vs 12 MB (total) on the Xeon X5667.

Feature	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon X5667
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.46 GHz+2%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.06 GHz+28%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)
PassMark	4,728	4,697

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3635QM uses the FCBGA1224 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5667 uses LGA1366 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-3635QM	Xeon X5667
Socket	FCBGA1224	LGA1366
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
RAM Channels	—	3
ECC Support	—	✅

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3635QM) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5667). Primary use case: Xeon X5667 targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Xeon X5667 rivals Core i7-980X.