Core i7-3610QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3610QM

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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.
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Intel Core i7-3610QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3610QM
Model Number: i7-3610QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Socket: FCPGA988
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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