Core i7-3635QM

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-3635QM

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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 i7-3635QM based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,761 Rank: 1053
Rank Name Score Visual
1049 Xeon D-1520 4,764
+0.1%
1050 Core i7-3630QM 4,764
+0.1%
1051 Core i5-2500S 4,763
+0%
1052 Core i5-3350P 4,762
+0%
1053 Core i7-3635QM 4,761
1054 Core i5-4258U 4,761
+0%
1055 Pentium G4560T 4,760
+-0%
1056 Core i5-3330S 4,760
+-0%
1057 Core i5-8210Y 4,758
-0.1%
1058 Core i5-2560M 4,757
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3635QM based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,661 Rank: 1016
Rank Name Score Visual
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
+0.1%
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+0.1%
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
+0%
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
1017 Xeon X5560 4,661
+0%
1018 Core i5 760 4,661
+0%
1019 Pentium G3470 4,659
+-0%
1020 Core i7-2710QE 4,658
-0.1%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,658
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3635QM based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,828 Rank: 1055
Rank Name Score Visual
1051 Core i3-4160T 4,836
+0.2%
1052 Core i3-3240 4,835
+0.1%
1053 Xeon E5-2628L v4 4,833
+0.1%
1054 Xeon E5-2697 v2 4,830
+0%
1055 Core i7-3635QM 4,828
1056 Core i7-2960XM 4,827
+-0%
1057 Core i7-3615QM 4,825
-0.1%
1058 Core i5-7440HQ 4,823
-0.1%
1059 Xeon Silver 4108 4,822
-0.1%
1060 Core i5-5250U 4,822
-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 i7-3635QM based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,625 Rank: 907
Rank Name Score Visual
903 Core i7-3615QM 4,626
+0%
904 Xeon L5640 4,626
+0%
905 Core i7-6822EQ 4,625
+0%
906 Atom C3758 4,625
+0%
907 Core i7-3635QM 4,625
908 Core i7-975 4,625
+0%
909 Xeon E3-1230 4,624
+-0%
910 Xeon D-1527 4,623
+-0%
911 Core i5-3450S 4,623
+-0%
912 Core i5-3350P 4,623
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3635QM based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 852
Rank Name Score Visual
848 Core i7-4712HQ 4,622
+0%
849 Core i5-10310U 4,622
+0%
850 Core i5-8250U 4,621
+0%
851 Core i5-8365U 4,621
+0%
852 Core i7-3635QM 4,621
853 Pentium Gold G7400 4,621
+0%
854 Ryzen 3 2300U 4,620
+-0%
855 Core i5-4690 4,620
+-0%
856 Core i7-8565U 4,620
+-0%
857 Core i7-2600S 4,620
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3635QM based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,625 Rank: 900
Rank Name Score Visual
896 Core i7-7660U 4,625
+0%
897 Core i5-7360U 4,625
+0%
898 Core i5-7287U 4,625
+0%
899 Core i7-2600 4,625
+0%
900 Core i7-3635QM 4,625
901 Xeon E3-1265L v2 4,625
+0%
902 Xeon E3-1270 4,625
+0%
903 Xeon E3-1245 4,625
+0%
904 Xeon E3-1235 4,625
+0%
905 Xeon X5670 4,624
+-0%

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Core i7-3635QM Details

Ranking #1053 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-3635QM sits in the mid-tier of desktop and mobile processors as of early 2026. Launched in September 2012, this mobile processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the i7-3635QM remains a capable quad-core CPU with Hyper-Threading, delivering 8 threads of processing power and a base frequency of 2.4 GHz, capable of boosting up to 3.4 GHz under load. Built on Intel’s 22 nm Ivy Bridge architecture, it features 6 MB of L3 cache and integrates Intel HD 4000 graphics, which supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 650 MHz, with a burst frequency of 1.2 GHz. The processor is packaged in a BGA 1224 configuration and operates at a TDP of 45 W, making it suitable for laptops and compact systems of its era.

In benchmark testing, the i7-3635QM scores 4761 in overall performance, placing it behind newer chips such as the Core i5-3350P and Core i7-3630QM, but ahead of older models like the Core i5-3330S and Xeon E5-2680 v2. Its single-core score of 4828 ranks it #1055 of 2060, slightly above the Core i7-3615QM and Core i5-7440HQ, but below more modern and high-clock-speed processors like the Core i5-7500T and Xeon E5-2697 v2. The multicore score of 4661, ranking #1016 of 2060, shows the chip is competitive with mid-range mobile processors from the early 2010s, but falls significantly behind today’s top-tier offerings such as the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

The processor supports a wide range of modern features for its time, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s vPro technology for enterprise use. It also supports virtualization via VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for running virtual machines, and includes EIST for dynamic power management. Despite its age, it remains compatible with DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, with a dual-channel memory bus enabling up to 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. However, its 22 nm process and lack of support for newer instruction sets limit its relevance in modern computing environments.

Given its age and performance, the Core i7-3635QM is best suited for light productivity, multimedia consumption, and legacy software tasks. It may still serve well in older laptops or as a secondary system for non-demanding workloads, but it is no longer competitive with contemporary processors in terms of single-core performance, energy efficiency, or integrated graphics capabilities. For users requiring modern performance or future-proofing, upgrading to a more recent Intel or AMD processor would be advisable. As of March 2026, the i7-3635QM remains a relic of the Ivy Bridge era, useful only in niche or retro computing scenarios.
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Intel Core i7-3635QM

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-3635QM
Model Number: i7-3635QM
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCLGA2011
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: 1200 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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