Core i7-3612QM 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 i7-3612QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,716 Rank: 1090

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1086	Core i3-4360T	4,725	+0.2%
1087	Core i7-3632QM	4,718	+0%
1088	Xeon E5-2660 v2	4,718	+0%
1089	FX-4170	4,717	+0%
1090	Core i7-3612QM	4,716
1091	A6-7470K	4,716	+0%
1092	Core i3-6100TE	4,713	-0.1%
1093	Core i7-4600U	4,713	-0.1%
1094	Core i7-3520M	4,712	-0.1%
1095	Core i7-2820QM	4,709	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3612QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,692 Rank: 972

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
968	Xeon E3-1225 V2	4,693	+0%
969	Core i7-4710MQ	4,693	+0%
970	Core i3-9100TE	4,693	+0%
971	Core i7-2820QM	4,692	+0%
972	Core i7-3612QM	4,692
973	Core i7 940	4,692	+0%
974	Xeon W-2102	4,691	+-0%
975	Xeon D-1537	4,690	+-0%
976	Core i7-3615QM	4,690	+-0%
977	Core i7-3630QM	4,689	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3612QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,732 Rank: 1131

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1127	Core i5-6300U	4,735	+0.1%
1128	Intel Core i3-7100U	4,735	+0.1%
1129	Core i5-5200U	4,734	+0%
1130	Core i7-4650U	4,733	+0%
1131	Core i7-3612QM	4,732
1132	Xeon X5687	4,732	+0%
1133	Xeon X3470	4,731	+-0%
1134	Xeon Silver 4210	4,729	-0.1%
1135	Pentium G3220	4,728	-0.1%
1136	Core i3-3220	4,722	-0.2%

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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 i7-3612QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,614 Rank: 937

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
933	Core i7-960	4,615	+0%
934	Core i3-1115G4E	4,615	+0%
935	Core i5-2450P	4,614	+0%
936	Core i7-2960XM	4,614	+0%
937	Core i7-3612QM	4,614
938	Core i5-6500T	4,613	+-0%
939	Xeon W3570	4,613	+-0%
940	Xeon X5570	4,613	+-0%
941	Xeon X3470	4,612	+-0%
942	Core i5-7400T	4,611	-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3612QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,607 Rank: 886

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
882	Xeon E3-1220 v5	4,607	+0%
883	Core i5-6500	4,607	+0%
884	Core i5-6600T	4,607	+0%
885	Core i5-4670S	4,607	+0%
886	Core i7-3612QM	4,607
887	Core i3-9100T	4,605	+-0%
888	Xeon E-2104G	4,605	+-0%
889	Core i5-7400	4,605	+-0%
890	Core i5-4570	4,605	+-0%
891	Xeon E3-1225 v3	4,605	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3612QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,619 Rank: 917

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
913	Core i7-3632QM	4,620	+0%
914	Core i5-3570S	4,620	+0%
915	Xeon E3-1230	4,620	+0%
916	Core i3-6320	4,619	+0%
917	Core i7-3612QM	4,619
918	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	4,618	+-0%
919	Core i3-7300	4,617	+-0%
920	Core i5-6287U	4,616	-0.1%
921	Core i5-3470	4,616	-0.1%
922	Core i5-3450	4,616	-0.1%

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Core i7-3612QM Details

With a base clock of 2.1 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.1 GHz, the Intel Core i7-3612QM stands as a quad-core processor designed for mobile workstations and high-performance laptops. Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, this CPU was released in 2012 and is now considered a legacy part, no longer relevant for modern computing demands. Despite its age, the processor supports advanced features such as Hyper-Threading, allowing it to handle eight threads simultaneously, and includes Intel's AES-NI encryption instructions, AVX2, and VT-x virtualization support. It is packaged in the FCBGA1224 socket and operates at a modest 35 W TDP, making it suitable for systems where power efficiency and thermal management are priorities.

The Core i7-3612QM integrates Intel HD Graphics 4000, featuring a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of up to 1.1 GHz, capable of driving up to three displays. It supports DDR3-1333 and DDR3-1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor supports PCIe 3.0 and includes features such as Intel vPro, TXT, and EPT, offering enhanced security and manageability in enterprise environments. It also supports ECC memory, though this is contingent on system motherboard support.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-3612QM achieves an overall score of 4716, ranking it #1090 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4732 (#1131) and a multicore score of 4692 (#971). While it outperforms some modern low-power processors such as the Core i7-4600U and Core i3-9100TE, it trails behind contemporary desktop and mobile CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper and Core Ultra series. Its multicore performance is particularly competitive with older-generation Intel mobile processors such as the Core i7-4650U and Core i7-3615QM, but it falls significantly behind today's top-tier CPUs. The single-core performance is similarly modest, placing it behind most recent Intel and AMD offerings.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-3612QM is best suited for legacy systems or budget retro computing projects where integrated graphics and moderate performance are sufficient. Its 35 W TDP and 22 nm manufacturing process make it less competitive in terms of power efficiency compared to modern 10 nm and 7 nm processors. While it once offered strong performance for its time, it is now largely obsolete for demanding applications such as video editing, gaming, or machine learning. However, its support for ECC memory and Intel vPro could still make it relevant in specific enterprise environments where system longevity and remote management are critical.

Overall, the Core i7-3612QM represents a capable but dated mobile processor that was designed for high-end laptops in the early 2010s. It delivers balanced performance for its era, but its age and lack of modern architectural features limit its usefulness in today’s computing landscape.