Core i7-3612QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3612QM

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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.
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Intel Core i7-3612QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3612QM
Model Number: i7-3612QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1224
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 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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