Core i7-3630QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3630QM

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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 i7-3630QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,764 Rank: 1050
Rank Name Score Visual
1046 Core i3-4130T 4,767
+0.1%
1047 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,766
+0%
1048 Pentium Gold G6400 4,766
+0%
1049 Xeon D-1520 4,764
+0%
1050 Core i7-3630QM 4,764
1051 Core i5-2500S 4,763
+-0%
1052 Core i5-3350P 4,762
+-0%
1053 Core i7-3635QM 4,761
-0.1%
1054 Core i5-4258U 4,761
-0.1%
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3630QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,689 Rank: 977
Rank Name Score Visual
973 Core i7 940 4,692
+0.1%
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
978 FX-6350 4,689
+0%
979 Core i3-1115G4E 4,689
+0%
980 Pentium Gold G5420T 4,687
+-0%
981 Core i3-9100T 4,686
-0.1%
982 Core i7-2760QM 4,686
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3630QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,814 Rank: 1065
Rank Name Score Visual
1061 Core i3-3225 4,821
+0.1%
1062 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,821
+0.1%
1063 Core i5-3380M 4,817
+0.1%
1064 Xeon D-2187NT 4,814
+0%
1065 Core i7-3630QM 4,814
1066 Xeon W3690 4,813
+-0%
1067 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,811
-0.1%
1068 EPYC 7501 4,809
-0.1%
1069 Core i5-3570S 4,809
-0.1%
1070 Xeon X5690 4,808
-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 i7-3630QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,630 Rank: 887
Rank Name Score Visual
883 Xeon E3-1270 4,631
+0%
884 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,630
+0%
885 Core i5-6440EQ 4,630
+0%
886 Core i7-2600 4,630
+0%
887 Core i7-3630QM 4,630
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
+-0%
892 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,629
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3630QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,629 Rank: 833
Rank Name Score Visual
829 Core i7-3610QM 4,630
+0%
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
834 Core i3-9300T 4,628
+-0%
835 Core i7-8650U 4,628
+-0%
836 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,628
+-0%
837 Core i7-4702HQ 4,627
+-0%
838 Core i3-8100 4,626
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3630QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,629 Rank: 888
Rank Name Score Visual
884 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,631
+0%
885 Core i7-3610QM 4,631
+0%
886 Core i7-7567U 4,630
+0%
887 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,630
+0%
888 Core i7-3630QM 4,629
889 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,628
+-0%
890 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,628
+-0%
891 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,627
+-0%
892 Core i5-7260U 4,627
+-0%
893 Xeon E3-1240 4,627
+-0%

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Core i7-3630QM Details

For users seeking a capable mobile processor with integrated graphics and strong multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core i7-3630QM remains a noteworthy option, even as of early 2026. Released in September 2012, this Ivy Bridge-based CPU is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the i7-3630QM was a high-end mobile processor at launch, designed for demanding laptops and workstations requiring both performance and power efficiency. Its 22 nm manufacturing process and 65 W TDP reflect the design priorities of its era—balancing performance with thermal constraints in portable systems.

The Core i7-3630QM features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which allows it to efficiently handle multitasking and parallel workloads. Operating at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under favorable conditions, providing a significant performance uplift during single-threaded tasks. The processor integrates 6 MB of L3 cache, with additional L1 and L2 caches contributing to its ability to manage data-intensive applications effectively. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MT/s, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, which was competitive for its time.

Intel’s integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics engine, with a base frequency of 650 MHz and a burst frequency of 1150 MHz, offers basic graphics capabilities suitable for office productivity, multimedia playback, and light gaming. The GPU supports up to three displays and is built using Intel’s 22 nm process, sharing a portion of system memory as VRAM, with a maximum allocation of 2 GB. While it lacks the power of modern discrete GPUs, it was a significant step forward in integrated graphics performance in the early 2010s.

The i7-3630QM supports a wide array of modern technologies, including AES-NI for encryption, AVX and AVX2 for vectorized computations, and Intel vPro for enterprise security and manageability. It also includes hardware virtualization support via VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine operation. These features, combined with a locked clock multiplier that limits overclocking, make it a stable and reliable choice for business and professional environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-3630QM achieves an overall score of 4764, ranking #1049 among 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 4814 (#1064) and a multicore score of 4689 (#977). These results place it well behind modern processors but still ahead of many older and budget-tier CPUs. It competes closely with contemporaries like the Core i7-3615QM and Xeon D-1537, though it trails behind newer processors such as the Ryzen 3 3200U and Core i5-3380M. Its performance in single-core tasks is particularly strong relative to its age, making it suitable for applications where responsiveness is critical.

As of February 2026, the Core i7-3630QM is best suited for legacy systems, retro computing, or light productivity workloads where modern hardware is unnecessary. While it cannot match the performance of today’s top-tier CPUs—such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K—it remains a reliable performer in its niche, offering a balance of multi-threaded capability and integrated graphics that was impressive for its time.
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Intel Core i7-3630QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3630QM
Model Number: i7-3630QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCPGA988
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

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: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 160 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX 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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