Core i7-3632QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3632QM

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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 i7-3632QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,718 Rank: 1087
Rank Name Score Visual
1083 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,728
+0.2%
1084 Core i5-4210M 4,726
+0.2%
1085 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,725
+0.1%
1086 Core i3-4360T 4,725
+0.1%
1087 Core i7-3632QM 4,718
1088 Xeon E5-2660 v2 4,718
+0%
1089 FX-4170 4,717
+-0%
1090 Core i7-3612QM 4,716
+-0%
1091 A6-7470K 4,716
+-0%
1092 Core i3-6100TE 4,713
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3632QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,665 Rank: 1012
Rank Name Score Visual
1008 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+0%
1009 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,665
+0%
1010 Core i7-6660U 4,665
+0%
1011 Core i7-4712HQ 4,665
+0%
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+-0%
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+-0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
+-0%
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
-0.1%
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3632QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,753 Rank: 1111
Rank Name Score Visual
1107 Core i7 980 4,756
+0.1%
1108 Core i5-4200M 4,755
+0%
1109 Xeon D-1520 4,754
+0%
1110 Core i5-4310U 4,754
+0%
1111 Core i7-3632QM 4,753
1112 Celeron G1850 4,753
+0%
1113 Core i3-4150T 4,753
+0%
1114 Core i5-3330 4,752
+-0%
1115 Core i3-2125 4,752
+-0%
1116 Core i5-3340M 4,752
+-0%

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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 i7-3632QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,618 Rank: 927
Rank Name Score Visual
923 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,619
+0%
924 Core i5-3340 4,619
+0%
925 Xeon W5590 4,619
+0%
926 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,618
+0%
927 Core i7-3632QM 4,618
928 Xeon E3-1235 4,618
+0%
929 Core i5-6500TE 4,617
+-0%
930 Core i5-3330 4,615
-0.1%
931 Xeon W3565 4,615
-0.1%
932 Core i7-880 4,615
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3632QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,612 Rank: 873
Rank Name Score Visual
869 Core i7-8550U 4,614
+0%
870 Core i7-2860QM 4,612
+0%
871 Core i5-7440EQ 4,612
+0%
872 Xeon E3-1226 v3 4,612
+0%
873 Core i7-3632QM 4,612
874 Xeon W3580 4,612
+0%
875 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,611
+-0%
876 Core i5-4590 4,611
+-0%
877 Athlon Gold 7220U 4,610
+-0%
878 Atom C3958 4,609
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3632QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,620 Rank: 913
Rank Name Score Visual
909 Core i5-3550 4,621
+0%
910 Core i5-2450P 4,621
+0%
911 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,620
+0%
912 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,620
+0%
913 Core i7-3632QM 4,620
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
+-0%
918 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4,618
+-0%

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Core i7-3632QM Details

The Intel Core i7-3632QM, launched in October 2012, is a mobile processor built on the Ivy Bridge architecture, representing a significant step in Intel's mobile computing evolution. As of early 2026, it is considered a legacy device, with a 14-year-old design that no longer competes in the modern computing landscape. Despite its age, the chip remains notable for its integration of Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which enables it to handle eight threads across four physical cores, a feature that was forward-thinking at the time of its release. With a 22 nm manufacturing process and 1.48 billion transistors, the Core i7-3632QM reflects the state of mobile processor design from the early 2010s, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency that was well-suited for laptops of that era.

At the heart of the Core i7-3632QM is a 4-core, 8-thread CPU that operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz and can boost up to 3.2 GHz under load, a capability enabled by Intel's Turbo Boost technology. It features a 6 MB L3 cache, 64 KB L1, and 244 KB L2 cache, contributing to its ability to handle multitasking and complex workloads efficiently for its time. The processor is designed for the LGA1156 socket, with a TDP of 35 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light notebooks that required both performance and thermal control. It supports DDR3-1333/1600 memory in dual-channel mode, providing a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, which was competitive when launched but now represents a bottleneck in modern applications.

Integrated graphics are handled by the Intel HD 4000 GPU, which features a base frequency of 650 MHz and can boost to 1.15 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and includes hardware virtualization features such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, enabling efficient virtual machine operation. The processor also supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's enhanced SpeedStep Technology (EIST), which dynamically adjusts power consumption. These features, along with Intel's vPro platform, made the Core i7-3632QM a popular choice for business laptops and mobile workstations during its lifespan.

In terms of benchmark performance, the Core i7-3632QM holds an overall score of 4718, ranking #1087 out of 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core score of 4753 places it at #1111, while its multicore score of 4665 ranks it #1009. These results indicate that while the CPU remains competitive with some modern low-power processors in single-threaded tasks, its multicore performance is significantly outpaced by contemporary designs. It outperforms older processors like the Core i7-950 and Xeon X5570 but falls behind more recent CPUs such as the Core i5-7287U and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U. Its position on the leaderboard reflects its status as a capable mid-range mobile processor from a bygone era.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i7-3632QM is a testament to the mobile computing advancements of the early 2010s, offering a blend of performance, power efficiency, and integrated features that made it a staple in business and enthusiast laptops. While its performance is now obsolete compared to modern CPUs, it still holds historical significance and may serve well in legacy systems or as a reference point for understanding the evolution of mobile processors. As of March 2026, it remains a relic of a different computing era, long surpassed by current-generation designs but still functional in the right context.
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Intel Core i7-3632QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3632QM
Model Number: i7-3632QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: LGA1156
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 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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