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Core i7-3632QM

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @2.2 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 60.7% (570th of 1442)

Based on 24,912 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3632QM CPU @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 44%Average: 60.7% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 61%
Destroyer
Desktop
Desktop 64%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 47%
Yacht

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Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3632QM averaged 39.3% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 78.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 72Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3632QM is 25.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3632QM performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 346Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 341Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 24,912 samples)
Rank 57060.7%
Min Avg Max
63.7 Memory 78.2 87.6
36.7 1-Core 72 84
75.3 2-Core 137 163
57.9% 95.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
122 4-Core 236 297
197 8-Core 341 400
36.1% 288 Pts
Min Avg Max
216 64-Core 346 401
21.4% 346 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
69.9% Good
Memory 86.2
1-Core 79.2
2-Core 155
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 297
8-Core 387
44% 342 Pts
64-Core 388
24% 388 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
69% Good
Memory 87.5
1-Core 77.8
2-Core 156
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 282
8-Core 354
41% 318 Pts
64-Core 387
24% 387 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
65.4% Good
Memory 78.6
1-Core 76.2
2-Core 153
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 290
8-Core 364
42% 327 Pts
64-Core 372
23% 372 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
65.1% Good
Memory 84.8
1-Core 75.1
2-Core 152
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 260
8-Core 289
36% 275 Pts
64-Core 289
18% 289 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
64.7% Good
Memory 75
1-Core 76.4
2-Core 153
60% 101 Pts
4-Core 301
8-Core 388
44% 345 Pts
64-Core 389
24% 389 Pts
N/A, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
63% Good
Memory 79
1-Core 78.9
2-Core 155
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 255
8-Core 389
40% 322 Pts
64-Core 391
24% 391 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
56.2% Above average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 78.5
2-Core 153
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 202
8-Core 290
31% 246 Pts
64-Core 292
18% 292 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
55.8% Above average
Memory 73.5
1-Core 57.9
2-Core 115
51% 82.1 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 291
32% 250 Pts
64-Core 293
18% 293 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.2 GHz (avg)
54.5% Above average
Memory 93.4
1-Core 27.9
2-Core 51.9
43% 57.7 Pts
4-Core 88.5
8-Core 137
14% 113 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,713,037 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 56%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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System: Dell Inspiron 7520

CPU
Core i7-3632QMIntelBench 61%, 24,912 samples218x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples442x
Radeon HD 7700MAMDBench 6%, 367 samples18x
Radeon HD 7730MAMDBench 4%, 191 samples8x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples27x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $46Bench 106%, 237,241 samples17x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples12x
RAM
HMT351S6CFR8C-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 25,458 samples64x
SH564128FH8NZQNSCG 2x4GBSmartBench 50%, 805 samples41x
M471B5273DH0-CK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 50%, 11,714 samples33x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3632QM Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz) BGA
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ3'12
Processor Numberi7-3632QM
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,834

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

10 months ago.

4 cores for 35 watts is pretty decent for 22nm but somehow the i5 4200H is rated at 47 watts despite the fact that it was a year newer

DEU-User
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5,743

Good

24 days ago.

Still a great processor in 2023, just love it

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,776

Good

4 years ago.

great CPU, still better then most in budget or mid segment - 7 years later! BTW- UPDATE your records - I bought the system with this CPU in December of 2012, so it was released definitely earlier than that.

BRA-User
Avatar level
4,635

Poor

3 months ago.

very fast and powerful, it gains with any processor of the U series, even if new

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,629

Excellent

14 months ago.

still survive even though it's been 5 years of use

IRN-User
Avatar level
3,948

Good

3 years ago.

i have this cpu on my lap top for 7 yrz and i played some of new games on it well. it sometimes make me crazy but its fast enough. (its my best friend since 7 yrz ago :) )

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,510

Average

1 month ago.

It's OK, but it is a pitty that it is not supported for Windows 11.

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,358

Excellent

18 months ago.

i also have i7 3632qm with hd 4000, That laptop is the beast compared to my old pentium n5000 laptop, it is also did a great job for gaming like minecraft and csgo.

PAK-User
Avatar level
3,298

Excellent

5 months ago.

in 2023 still this CPU is outperforming than some new CPU rivals.After adding 16gb of ram 500gb ssd and egpu My Laptop is superfast and played latest & AAA Modren games like Red dead redeption on 60 fps its still great and value for money,

FIN-User
Avatar level
2,536

Good

2 years ago.

best 3.gen 35w CPU, can run modern games with EGPU thanks to its turbo boost

SVK-User
Avatar level
2,448

Excellent

4 months ago.

The best cpu for old notebook HP EliteBook 8470p -fast and energy efficient

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,128

Good

2 years ago.

powerful and still better then most recent AMD cores

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,904

Good

4 years ago.

Some games working better with that processor

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