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Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM

The Intel Core i7-3612QM is a laptop processor released in Apr 2012, built on the Ivy Bridge architecture using a 22 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.10 GHz, 6 MB of L3 cache and a 35 W TDP.

IntelCore i7LaptopIvy BridgeTDP 35 W22 nmIntegrated graphics2012
Cores
4
Threads
8
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
Architecture
Ivy Bridge
Process Node
22 nm
TDP
35 W
L3 Cache
6 MB
Core layout
PPPP
4 Performance 8 Threads

Best for

Mini PCs and graphics-included builds

Overview

The Intel Core i7-3612QM is a laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, built on the Ivy Bridge architecture (22 nm process). It launched in Apr 2012. Clocks run from 2.1 GHz base to 3.1 GHz boost. A 6-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.8 MB per core). Rated TDP is 35 W.

Performance

Overall CPU Performance computed
2,668
11% of reference
Reference ceiling 25,000
Multi-Core Performance PassMark rating
4,637
4% of reference
Reference ceiling 120,000
Single-Core Performance PassMark rating
1,535
28% of reference
Reference ceiling 5,500
Productivity Performance computed
5,163
3% of reference
Reference ceiling 160,000
Creator Performance computed
5,313
4% of reference
Reference ceiling 140,000
Engineering Performance computed
4,463
2% of reference
Reference ceiling 200,000
Gaming Performance computed
5,764
26% of reference
Reference ceiling 22,000
Performance per Core computed
1,159
6% of reference
Reference ceiling 21,053
Performance per Thread computed
580
6% of reference
Reference ceiling 10,527
Performance per Watt computed
133
7% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,000
Efficiency Index computed
451
11% of reference
Reference ceiling 4,000
Performance index computed
33
Intel Core i5-12400 = 100

The Intel Core i7-3612QM scores 1,535 in single-core performance and 4,637 in multi-core performance (PassMark CPU Mark ratings). From those two ratings Feex computes 2,668 for overall performance, 5,163 for productivity performance, 5,313 for creator performance, 4,463 for engineering performance and 5,764 for gaming performance. Its multi-core throughput works out to 1,159 per core, 580 per thread and 133 per watt. Its computed efficiency index is 451. Its performance index is 33, so its overall performance is 67% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). Each bar shows the score as a share of a reference ceiling, which is the larger of the 99th-percentile score across the Feex CPU database and a fixed baseline.

How these scores are computed

Single-core and multi-core performance are PassMark CPU Mark single-thread and multi-thread ratings. Every other figure on this page's performance section is computed by Feex from those two ratings plus core count, thread count and TDP, so it is a derived value and not a separate benchmark run.

  • Overall performance is the geometric mean of the two ratings: the square root of single-core times multi-core.
  • Productivity performance is 0.65 times multi-core plus 1.4 times single-core.
  • Creator performance is 0.55 times multi-core plus 1.8 times single-core.
  • Engineering performance is multi-core times the smaller of 1.4 and (0.9 plus cores divided by 64).
  • Gaming performance is 3 times single-core plus 0.25 times multi-core.
  • Performance per core, per thread and per watt divide the multi-core rating by physical cores, logical threads and TDP in watts.
  • The efficiency index is the square root of single-core times multi-core, divided by the square root of TDP.
  • The performance index is overall performance divided by the overall performance of the Intel Core i5-12400 (8,069), times 100.

Workload Benchmarks

Scores for individual PassMark CPU Mark test categories. Higher is better. These are measured test scores, not computed from the single-core and multi-core ratings.

Integer Math Throughput
16,308
3% of reference
Reference ceiling 617,811
72% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (58,893)
Raw integer arithmetic throughput across cores.
Floating-Point Math
8,341
1% of reference
Reference ceiling 600,000
82% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (45,899)
Heavy floating-point math, mixed precision.
Compression Performance
74,593
3% of reference
Reference ceiling 2,309,868
67% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (228,054)
Throughput on lossless compression workloads.
Cryptography Performance
1,334
1% of reference
Reference ceiling 137,106
88% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (11,489)
Symmetric encryption and hashing throughput.
Physics Simulation
411
3% of reference
Reference ceiling 12,291
62% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (1,090)
Iterative physics & rigid-body simulation.
Vector / SIMD Throughput
3,128
2% of reference
Reference ceiling 172,975
80% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (15,509)
Wide-vector SIMD intrinsics performance.
Prime Sieve
24
2% of reference
Reference ceiling 1,067
64% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (67)
Searching for prime numbers (branch-heavy work).
Sort Performance
10,042
4% of reference
Reference ceiling 260,323
56% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (22,652)
Random string sorting throughput.

In the individual workload tests the Intel Core i7-3612QM scores 16,308 in integer math, 8,341 in floating-point math, 74,593 in compression, 1,334 in cryptography, 411 in physics simulation, 3,128 in vector SIMD, 24 in the prime sieve and 10,042 in sorting. Higher is better. Compared with the Intel Core i5-12400, it is 72% below in integer math, 82% below in floating-point math, 67% below in compression, 88% below in cryptography, 62% below in physics simulation, 80% below in vector SIMD, 64% below in the prime sieve and 56% below in sorting. Each bar shows the score as a share of that workload's reference ceiling, the larger of the 99th-percentile score across CPUs with a recorded value and a fixed baseline.

Core Configuration

Cores
4
Threads
8
Performance Cores
4
Threads per Core
2
Hybrid Architecture
No
Base Clock
2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
3.1 GHz

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has 4 physical cores and runs 8 logical threads. It does not use a hybrid performance and efficiency core layout. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts up to 3.10 GHz.

Architecture & Generation

Manufacturer
Intel
Family
Core i7
Segment
Laptop
Generation
Not recorded
Architecture
Ivy Bridge
Codename
Ivy Bridge
Process Node
22 nm
Lithography
22 nm
Release Date
Apr 2012

The Intel Core i7-3612QM is a laptop processor, belongs to the Intel Core i7 family, uses the Ivy Bridge architecture, carries the codename Ivy Bridge and is manufactured on a 22 nm process. It launched in Apr 2012.

Cache

L1 Cache (Total)
256 KB
L2 Cache (Total)
1 MB
L2 Cache (per Core)
256 KB
L3 Cache
6 MB
Cache per Core
1.8 MB
Total Cache
7.3 MB

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has 256 KB of L1 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 7.3 MB of cache, or 1.81 MB per core. Each core has 256 KB of private L2 cache.

Cache Hierarchy

L1L2L3
L1 256 KBL2 1 MBL3 6 MB

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 256 KB, L2 at 1 MB and L3 at 6 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 83% of the cache listed here.

Graphics

Integrated Graphics
Yes
Graphics Model
HD 4000
Graphics Base Clock
650 MHz
Graphics Max Clock
1.1 GHz

The Intel Core i7-3612QM includes integrated graphics (HD 4000) and clocks the graphics up to 1.10 GHz.

Power & Thermals

TDP
35 W

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has a rated TDP of 35 W.

Platform Capabilities

Instruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.

Instruction Sets

0 supported
Not recorded
AES-NIAMXAVX-512AVX2AVXAVX-VNNI

Security and Reliability

0 supported
Not recorded
AES-NIControl-flow Enforcement (CET)Execute Disable (NX)Boot GuardHardware RNGHardware Shield

Virtualization

0 supported
Not recorded
Extended Page Tables (EPT)VT-d (DMA Remapping)VT-x (Hardware Virtualization)VT-x with EPTIOMMUSecond-Level Address Translation

OS Compatibility

0 supported
Not supported
Windows 11 eligible

Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX2, AVX and AVX-VNNI, which is different from being unsupported.

Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware RNG and Hardware Shield, which is different from being unsupported.

Feex has no record for Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping), VT-x (Hardware Virtualization), VT-x with EPT, IOMMU and Second-Level Address Translation, which is different from being unsupported.

Feex records these as not true for the Intel Core i7-3612QM: Windows 11 eligible.

Naming & Aliases

Display Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM
Normalized Name
Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM
Product line brand
Core

Real-world compute in the Feex fleet

No Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core i7-3612QM have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.

How fleet compute is measured · Fleet compute leaderboard · JSON

Data Coverage

Feex has recorded 50% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core i7-3612QM. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.

Not recorded: Core Configuration: Efficiency Cores, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L4 Cache. Memory Support: Max Memory, Memory Channels, Memory Bandwidth, Memory Types, DDR5 Support, DDR4 Support, LPDDR Support, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Socket, Package, Package Size, PCIe Generation and PCIe Lanes. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count, Foundry and Launch Price. Naming & Aliases: SKU, Model Number, Processor Number and Part Number.

Common questions

How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i7-3612QM have?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has 4 cores and 8 threads.

What architecture does the Intel Core i7-3612QM use?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM is built on the Ivy Bridge architecture on a 22 nm process.

Does the Intel Core i7-3612QM have integrated graphics?

Yes. The Intel Core i7-3612QM includes integrated graphics: HD 4000.

How fast does the Intel Core i7-3612QM run?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM can boost up to 3.1 GHz, with a 2.1 GHz base clock.

What is the TDP of the Intel Core i7-3612QM?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has a TDP of 35 W.

How does the Intel Core i7-3612QM perform?

In the Feex normalized performance dataset, the Intel Core i7-3612QM scores 4,637 multi-core and 1,535 single-core.

What is the Intel Core i7-3612QM best for?

Based on its specifications, the Intel Core i7-3612QM is well suited for Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.

How much cache does the Intel Core i7-3612QM have?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has 256 KB of L1 cache, 1024 KB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache.

How does the Intel Core i7-3612QM compare with the Intel Core i5-12400?

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has a computed performance index of 33, which is 67% below the Intel Core i5-12400 (index 100). The index is derived from the single-core and multi-core ratings.