Core i7-3610QM Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 i7-3610QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,770 Rank: 1044

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1040	Core i5-3470T	4,776	+0.1%
1041	Athlon Silver 7120U	4,776	+0.1%
1042	Core i5-4200H	4,772	+0%
1043	Core i7-3615QM	4,771	+0%
1044	Core i7-3610QM	4,770
1045	Core i7 980	4,767	-0.1%
1046	Core i3-4130T	4,767	-0.1%
1047	Xeon E3-1240 V2	4,766	-0.1%
1048	Pentium Gold G6400	4,766	-0.1%
1049	Xeon D-1520	4,764	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3610QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,669 Rank: 1003

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
999	FX-6300	4,673	+0.1%
1000	Xeon E3-1290	4,673	+0.1%
1001	FX-8370	4,671	+0%
1002	Core i3-1005G1	4,670	+0%
1003	Core i7-3610QM	4,669
1004	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	4,668	+-0%
1005	Xeon E5-2420 v2	4,668	+-0%
1006	Core i5-6300HQ	4,667	+-0%
1007	Core i5-7287U	4,666	-0.1%
1008	Xeon E3-1290 v2	4,666	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3610QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,837 Rank: 1049

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1045	Xeon E5-4650 v4	4,841	+0.1%
1046	Xeon D-1541	4,841	+0.1%
1047	FX-4300	4,841	+0.1%
1048	Core i5-3350P	4,838	+0%
1049	Core i7-3610QM	4,837
1050	Pentium G3420	4,837	+0%
1051	Core i3-4160T	4,836	+-0%
1052	Core i3-3240	4,835	+-0%
1053	Xeon E5-2628L v4	4,833	-0.1%
1054	Xeon E5-2697 v2	4,830	-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 i7-3610QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,629 Rank: 891

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
887	Core i7-3630QM	4,630	+0%
888	Pentium Gold G7400T	4,630	+0%
889	Core i5-4430	4,629	+0%
890	Xeon X5667	4,629	+0%
891	Core i7-3610QM	4,629
892	Xeon E3-1265L v2	4,629	+0%
893	Xeon W3580	4,629	+0%
894	Core i5-3450	4,628	+-0%
895	Xeon E3-1240	4,628	+-0%
896	Xeon E3-1245	4,628	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3610QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,630 Rank: 829

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
825	Xeon D-1521	4,630	+0%
826	Core i5-8350U	4,630	+0%
827	Core i5-10210U	4,630	+0%
828	Core i7-4750HQ	4,630	+0%
829	Core i7-3610QM	4,630
830	Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U	4,630	+0%
831	Core i3-8300	4,629	+-0%
832	Core i7-4722HQ	4,629	+-0%
833	Core i7-3630QM	4,629	+-0%
834	Core i3-9300T	4,628	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3610QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,631 Rank: 885

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
881	Core i7-970	4,632	+0%
882	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G	4,631	+0%
883	Core i5-3570K	4,631	+0%
884	Xeon E3-1220 V2	4,631	+0%
885	Core i7-3610QM	4,631
886	Core i7-7567U	4,630	+-0%
887	Xeon E3-1225 V2	4,630	+-0%
888	Core i7-3630QM	4,629	+-0%
889	Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G	4,628	-0.1%
890	Ryzen 5 2400GE	4,628	-0.1%

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Core i7-3610QM Details

Ranked #1044 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-3610QM presents a snapshot of mid-range mobile computing from the early 2010s. As of March 2026, this processor is over a decade old, reflecting a design era defined by 22 nm process technology and the second generation of Intel's Sandy Bridge architecture. While it has been superseded by modern multi-core processors with significantly higher clock speeds and advanced instruction sets, the i7-3610QM remains notable for its 4-core, 8-thread configuration, which was competitive at its launch for content creation and multitasking workloads.

The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz and can boost up to 3.3 GHz, supported by a 5 GT/s bus speed and a 65 W TDP, making it suitable for high-performance laptops of its time. It features 8 MB of L3 cache and supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB. Its integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU, clocked at 650 MHz with a burst frequency of 1100 MHz, enables basic multimedia playback and light gaming, though it lacks the power of modern discrete solutions.

Despite its age, the Core i7-3610QM demonstrates strong single-core performance, scoring 4837 and ranking #1049 overall, which positions it above many modern budget processors like the Core i3-4160T and Core i3-3240. However, its multicore performance, with a score of 4669 and rank of #1003, reveals a performance gap compared to contemporary CPUs such as the Core i7-3615QM and Core i5-4200H. This imbalance highlights that while the chip remains capable for light productivity tasks, its efficiency and scalability are constrained by outdated architecture.

The i7-3610QM supports a range of modern features including AES-NI, AVX2, SSE4.1/4.2, Hyper-Threading, and Intel vPro, ensuring compatibility with older software and enterprise environments. It also includes virtualization extensions like VT-x and VT-d, as well as security features such as TXT and SMEP. However, its lack of support for ECC memory and newer PCIe 4.0/5.0 standards limits its utility in modern high-reliability or high-throughput systems.

In summary, the Core i7-3610QM is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing, or low-demand applications where power consumption and thermal constraints are more critical than raw performance. While it no longer competes with today's high-end processors, it remains a reliable example of Intel's early mobile multi-core design, offering a balance of performance and efficiency that was considered advanced at its release.