N250 vs Core i7-3632QM

CPU

GPU

N250

4 Cores4 Thrd−WMax: 3.8 GHz2025

Core i7-3632QM

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

N250

4 / 4

4,773

+0.4%

4,754

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 N250 is positioned at rank 133 and the Core i7-3632QM is on rank 57, so the Core i7-3632QM 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 N250

#36

Core i5-11500B

MSRP: $185|Avg: $185

97%

#121

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

307%

#122

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

303%

#123

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

278%

#124

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

277%

#125

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

274%

#127

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

265%

#128

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

254%

#129

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

254%

#130

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

247%

#133

N250

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

99%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

99%

#140

Core 2 Duo P8700

MSRP: $241|Avg: $85

98%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3632QM

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

98%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#45

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

216%

#46

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

213%

#47

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

195%

#48

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

195%

#49

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

193%

#51

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

186%

#52

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

178%

#53

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

178%

#54

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

173%

#57

Core i7-3632QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

97%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

95%

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 N250 (2025) utilizes Intel 7 nm technology and DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	N250	Core i7-3632QM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3632QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	N250	Core i7-3632QM
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.

N250 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3632QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of N250 and Core i7-3632QM

N250

The N250 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 4,773 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-3632QM

The Core i7-3632QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 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: 4,754 points. Launch price was $359.

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Processing Power

The N250 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3632QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the N250 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-3632QM — a 17.1% clock advantage for the N250. The Core i7-3632QM is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the N250 scores 4,773 against the Core i7-3632QM's 4,754 — a 0.4% lead for the N250. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N250 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3632QM.

Feature	N250	Core i7-3632QM
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+19%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	—	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB Intel® Smart Cache	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-68%	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,773	4,754

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Memory & Platform

The N250 uses the FCBGA1264 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-3632QM uses FCBGA1224 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	N250	Core i7-3632QM
Socket	FCBGA1264	FCBGA1224
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (N250) / true (Core i7-3632QM). The Core i7-3632QM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the N250 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3632QM rivals AMD A10-5750M.