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Core i7-3689Y

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.5 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 49.4% (813th of 1442)

Based on 45 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3689Y CPU @ 1.50GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 49.4% Great: 60%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-3689Y averaged 50.6% 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 75Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 56.9Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-3689Y is 35.5%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-3689Y performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 141Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 144Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 45 samples)
Rank 81349.4%
Min Avg Max
10.5 Memory 75 93.3
6.9 1-Core 56.9 71.4
8.8 2-Core 93.8 133
48.5% 75.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
14.5 4-Core 140 170
10.2 8-Core 144 168
18.9% 142 Pts
Min Avg Max
3.2 64-Core 141 170
8.7% 141 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
60.1% Good
Memory 93.3
1-Core 65.7
2-Core 116
59% 91.6 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 155
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 0.8 GHz, turbo 1.3 GHz (avg)
55.5% Above average
Memory 82.6
1-Core 68.6
2-Core 119
57% 90.2 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 167
22% 167 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
54.8% Above average
Memory 87.8
1-Core 65
2-Core 105
56% 85.9 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 164
18% 144 Pts
64-Core 161
10% 161 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 0.8 GHz, turbo 1.25 GHz (avg)
50.9% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 54.4
2-Core 106
50% 78.9 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 156
20% 154 Pts
64-Core 141
9% 141 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
44.1% Average
Memory 60
1-Core 67.8
2-Core 112
48% 80.1 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 165
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 0.8 GHz, turbo 1.25 GHz (avg)
42.4% Average
Memory 63.5
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 98.6
47% 75 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 136
17% 130 Pts
64-Core 135
8% 135 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.5 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
41.4% Average
Memory 64.7
1-Core 45.5
2-Core 79.3
41% 63.2 Pts
4-Core 105
8-Core 116
15% 111 Pts
64-Core 110
7% 110 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 2%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 20246

CPU
Core i7-3689YIntelBench 49%, 45 samples1x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples29x
HD 4200 (Mobile 0.85 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 3,426 samples28x
SSD
MZMTD128HAFV-000L1 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 2,350 samples33x
MZMPC128HBFU-000L1 128GBSamsungBench 56%, 1,498 samples11x
MZMTD256HAGM-000L1 256GBSamsungBench 57%, 987 samples8x
RAM
RMT3170EB68F9W1600 1x4GBRamaxelBench 27%, 4,598 samples16x
M471B5173QH0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 38,580 samples9x
HMT451S6AFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 19,285 samples8x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-3689Y Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi7-3689Y
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.6 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP13 W
Scenario Design Power7 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency850 MHz
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

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 SwitchingYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size31mm x 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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