Core i7-3687U vs Core i5-4288U

Core i7-3687U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Core i5-4288U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3687U

2 / 4

2,621

0.0%

2,659

+1.4%

Core Duo T2400

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i7-3687U is positioned at rank 654 and the Core i5-4288U is on rank 1135, so the Core i7-3687U 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 i7-3687U

#642

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

896%

#643

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

882%

#644

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

810%

#645

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

806%

#646

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

799%

#648

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

772%

#649

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

740%

#650

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

739%

#651

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

719%

#654

Core i7-3687U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4288U

#1123

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3776%

#1124

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3721%

#1125

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3416%

#1126

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3400%

#1127

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3369%

#1129

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3254%

#1130

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3120%

#1131

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3115%

#1132

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3031%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

100%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

99%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

98%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

98%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

97%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

97%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4288U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-3687U in both compute-intensive tasks (1.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3687U	Core i5-4288U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3687U	Core i5-4288U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($342)

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 i7-3687U Benchmark Check

Core i5-4288U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3687U and Core i5-4288U

Core i7-3687U

The Core i7-3687U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,621 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-4288U

The Core i5-4288U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,659 points. Launch price was $342.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3687U and Core i5-4288U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3687U versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i5-4288U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3687U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-3687U uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-4288U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3687U scores 2,621 against the Core i5-4288U's 2,659 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i5-4288U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 640 vs 880, a 31.6% lead for the Core i5-4288U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,240 vs 1,800 (36.8% advantage for the Core i5-4288U). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3687U vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-4288U.

Feature	Core i7-3687U	Core i5-4288U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz+6%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz	2.6 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,621	2,659+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	640	880+38%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,240	1,800+45%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3687U uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-4288U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i7-3687U versus DDR3L 1600 MHz on the Core i5-4288U — the Core i5-4288U supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-3687U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-3687U) vs 12 (Core i5-4288U) — the Core i7-3687U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: QM77,QS77 (Core i7-3687U) and Intel HM86,Intel HM87,Intel QM87 (Core i5-4288U).

Feature	Core i7-3687U	Core i5-4288U
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3687U) vs true (Core i5-4288U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3687U) and Intel Iris Graphics 5100 (Core i5-4288U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3687U targets Enthusiast, Core i5-4288U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i7-3687U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.