Core i7-2635QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-2635QM

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-2635QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,289 Rank: 1539
Rank Name Score Visual
1535 Xeon E7-4830 4,294
+0.1%
1536 Core i3-5005U 4,292
+0.1%
1537 Pentium B960 4,291
+0%
1538 A6-5357M 4,291
+0%
1539 Core i7-2635QM 4,289
1540 A6-6400K 4,289
+0%
1541 Xeon E5420 4,289
+0%
1542 Phenom II X4 925 4,288
+-0%
1543 Pentium E6600 4,288
+-0%
1544 Core 2 Duo P9700 4,286
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-2635QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,479 Rank: 1268
Rank Name Score Visual
1264 Pentium G3440 4,482
+0.1%
1265 A10-9630P 4,482
+0.1%
1266 Core i5-7Y54 4,480
+0%
1267 A8-9600 4,480
+0%
1268 Core i7-2635QM 4,479
1269 A8-3870K 4,479
+0%
1270 Phenom II X4 830 4,478
+-0%
1271 Pentium B970 4,477
+-0%
1272 A10-7800 4,477
+-0%
1273 Pentium J6426 4,477
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-2635QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,163 Rank: 1618
Rank Name Score Visual
1614 Athlon II X2 220 4,166
+0.1%
1615 Pentium 3825U 4,166
+0.1%
1616 Core i3-2310M 4,165
+0%
1617 Core 2 Duo P9600 4,165
+0%
1618 Core i7-2635QM 4,163
1619 Pentium E5400 4,163
+0%
1620 A4-3400 4,162
+-0%
1621 Core 2 Duo E8200 4,162
+-0%
1622 Intel Core i7-840QM 4,160
-0.1%
1623 Celeron 1000M 4,160
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-2635QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,569 Rank: 1078
Rank Name Score Visual
1074 Athlon 3000G 4,570
+0%
1075 Core i3-4360 4,570
+0%
1076 Core i5-2400S 4,570
+0%
1077 A10-5700 4,570
+0%
1078 Core i7-2635QM 4,569
1079 Pentium G4560 4,569
+0%
1080 Core i3-4350 4,569
+0%
1081 Phenom II X6 1065T 4,569
+0%
1082 A8 PRO-7600B 4,569
+0%
1083 Core i7-7600U 4,568
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-2635QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,566 Rank: 1007
Rank Name Score Visual
1003 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,567
+0%
1004 Core i3-7100 4,567
+0%
1005 Core i3-6320 4,567
+0%
1006 Xeon E5620 4,567
+0%
1007 Core i7-2635QM 4,566
1008 Core i3-6300 4,566
+0%
1009 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,566
+0%
1010 Xeon W3520 4,566
+0%
1011 Pentium Gold G5600 4,565
+-0%
1012 Pentium Gold G5500 4,565
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-2635QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,573 Rank: 1043
Rank Name Score Visual
1039 Core i7-940 4,575
+0%
1040 Core i3-1000NG4 4,575
+0%
1041 Core i3-4150 4,574
+0%
1042 Xeon E5620 4,574
+0%
1043 Core i7-2635QM 4,573
1044 Core i5-2400S 4,573
+0%
1045 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,573
+0%
1046 Core i3-4130 4,572
+-0%
1047 Xeon W3520 4,572
+-0%
1048 Core i7-6500U 4,571
+-0%

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Core i7-2635QM Details

For users seeking a capable mobile processor from the early 2010s era, the Intel Core i7-2635QM offers a blend of performance and integrated graphics that was once competitive in the high-end laptop market. Released in 2012, this CPU is now considered an older device by modern standards, but it still holds relevance for legacy systems or budget builds where power efficiency and mid-range performance are priorities. Built on Intel’s Sandy Bridge microarchitecture at a 32 nm process, the i7-2635QM features a quad-core design with eight threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading technology, making it well-suited for multitasking and lightly threaded workloads. With a base clock of 2.0 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 2.9 GHz, the processor delivers solid single-threaded performance while maintaining reasonable power efficiency at a 45 W TDP.

The i7-2635QM integrates Intel’s HD Graphics 3000 GPU, which includes 12 execution units and a base frequency of 650 MHz, boosting up to 1.2 GHz in burst mode. This integrated graphics solution supports up to two displays and provides adequate performance for light gaming, video playback, and basic multimedia tasks. The processor supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 19.87 GiB/s. It also features a 6 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, ensuring efficient data access for its generation.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-2635QM achieves an overall score of 4,289, placing it at rank #1,539 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4,163, ranking #1,618, and its multicore performance reaches 4,479, placing it at #1,268. These results position the i7-2635QM between modern budget and mid-range CPUs, though it trails significantly behind contemporary processors in both single-core and multicore performance. For instance, it ranks behind the Core i3-5005U and Pentium G3440 in overall performance, while its single-core score is lower than the Core i3-2310M and Core 2 Duo P9600. Despite these gaps, it remains competitive with some older mainstream CPUs like the Phenom II X4 830 and Pentium B970.

Technologically, the i7-2635QM supports a range of features including Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep Technology, AES-NI, AVX, and virtualization via VT-x. It also includes support for ECC memory and advanced memory access technologies, though these are less relevant in consumer mobile devices. The processor is designed for the mobile market and uses the FCBGA-1224 package, ensuring compatibility with laptops from the early 2010s.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-2635QM is best suited for light productivity, general office use, and older software applications. While it lacks the power of modern CPUs, its integrated graphics and multithreading capabilities make it a viable option for users maintaining older systems or seeking cost-effective upgrades. For users requiring modern performance or support for current software, newer processors remain the better choice, but the i7-2635QM still serves a niche role in the legacy computing landscape.
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Intel Core i7-2635QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-2635QM
Family: Core
Series: i7-2000
Model Number: i7-2635QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Sandy Bridge
Core Name: Sandy Bridge M
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 42
Package: FCBGA-1224
Chipset: Cougar
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $378.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1066
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 19.87 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 3000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 12

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.16 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AES CLMUL x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x EPT IPT Flex Memory MWT ATT FMA
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