Core i7-3689Y 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 i7-3689Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,411 Rank: 1385

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1381	Xeon E5530	4,413	+0%
1382	Core i7-2677M	4,412	+0%
1383	Core i5-2435M	4,412	+0%
1384	Phenom II X4 955	4,411	+0%
1385	Core i7-3689Y	4,411
1386	Core i7-2670QM	4,410	+-0%
1387	Core i5-661	4,409	+-0%
1388	Pentium Silver N6000	4,409	+-0%
1389	Phenom II X4 B40	4,408	-0.1%
1390	Core i5-2540M	4,406	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-3689Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,428 Rank: 1391

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1387	Core i5 M 450	4,429	+0%
1388	Pentium Silver J5040	4,429	+0%
1389	Celeron B830	4,428	+0%
1390	Athlon II X3 455	4,428	+0%
1391	Core i7-3689Y	4,428
1392	Phenom II X4 960T	4,427	+-0%
1393	Phenom II X4 B95	4,427	+-0%
1394	Core i3-5157U	4,426	+-0%
1395	Celeron G1850	4,425	-0.1%
1396	Core i5-3437U	4,425	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-3689Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,400 Rank: 1391

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1387	Xeon X5550	4,404	+0.1%
1388	Pentium Silver N6000	4,404	+0.1%
1389	Celeron G1840T	4,403	+0.1%
1390	A12-9730P	4,400	+0%
1391	Core i7-3689Y	4,400
1392	Core i7-870	4,400	+0%
1393	Phenom II X6 1065T	4,400	+0%
1394	Core i7-920	4,399	+-0%
1395	A10-9630P	4,399	+-0%
1396	Intel Core i7-620M	4,394	-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 i7-3689Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,527 Rank: 1327

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1323	Phenom II X4 850	4,527	+0%
1324	Pentium G2030	4,527	+0%
1325	Core i7-3517U	4,527	+0%
1326	Phenom II X4 910e	4,527	+0%
1327	Core i7-3689Y	4,527
1328	FX-7500	4,527	+0%
1329	Xeon E5345	4,527	+0%
1330	Core i5-8200Y	4,527	+0%
1331	Celeron G3900	4,526	+-0%
1332	Core m5-6Y57	4,526	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-3689Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,502 Rank: 1317

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1313	A8-6500B	4,503	+0%
1314	Core i7-4650U	4,502	+0%
1315	Core i5-4300U	4,502	+0%
1316	A12-9700P	4,502	+0%
1317	Core i7-3689Y	4,502
1318	Phenom II X3 B75	4,502	+0%
1319	Pentium G4500T	4,501	+-0%
1320	Pentium G3440	4,501	+-0%
1321	Pentium G3430	4,501	+-0%
1322	Core i7-4500U	4,501	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-3689Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,521 Rank: 1262

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1258	Core i3-2120T	4,521	+0%
1259	Core i7-3517U	4,521	+0%
1260	Core i5-3437U	4,521	+0%
1261	Core i5-3337U	4,521	+0%
1262	Core i7-3689Y	4,521
1263	Pentium G4400T	4,520	+-0%
1264	Pentium G3430	4,520	+-0%
1265	Core i3-5015U	4,520	+-0%
1266	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,520	+-0%
1267	Core i5-2510E	4,519	+-0%

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Core i7-3689Y Details

The Intel Core i7-3689Y stands as a compact, low-power processor designed for ultra-mobile and embedded applications, offering a balanced mix of performance and efficiency. Released in 2013 as part of Intel's Ivy Bridge lineup, it is now considered a legacy device, but still holds relevance in niche markets where power consumption and thermal design are critical. Built on a 22 nm process, this dual-core, four-thread CPU features a base clock of 1.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 2.6 GHz, enabling it to deliver reasonable performance for light computing tasks. Despite its age, the processor remains competitive with several older-generation CPUs, particularly in single-threaded workloads.

The Core i7-3689Y is built on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture and includes integrated HD Graphics 4000, which supports up to three displays and operates at a burst frequency of 850 MHz. The GPU provides basic multimedia and light graphical processing capabilities, making it suitable for office applications and media playback. With a TDP of just 13 W and a BGA1023 socket, the chip is optimized for thin and light systems where thermal constraints are a major design factor. It supports DDR3/L/RS 1333/1600 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and supporting up to 32 GB of RAM.

In terms of features, the processor includes a comprehensive set of Intel technologies such as Hyper-Threading, AES-NI, VT-x, VT-d, and EIST, which enhance virtualization, encryption, and power efficiency. It also supports ECC memory, though this is limited to specific configurations and not widely used in consumer laptops. The inclusion of Intel vPro and TXT further positions it for enterprise environments where security and manageability are priorities.

Benchmarking data shows the Core i7-3689Y with an overall score of 4411, placing it at rank #1384 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4400 ranks it at #1390, and its multicore score of 4428 places it at #1389. These scores indicate that the processor is on par with several mid-range mobile and desktop CPUs from the early 2010s, such as the Core i5-540M and A8-6500. While it trails significantly behind modern high-performance processors—such as the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which scores over 8,000 in single-core and 12,000 in multicore—the i7-3689Y remains capable for everyday productivity tasks.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-3689Y is best suited for legacy systems, embedded devices, or ultra-low-power laptops where power efficiency and thermal management outweigh raw performance. Its age and limited scalability make it unsuitable for modern gaming or content creation, but it continues to serve well in environments that prioritize stability, low heat output, and basic computing functionality.