i5-3610ME vs i7-2710QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2710QE
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.55
+51.8%
Core i5-3610ME
2012
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.68

Core i7-2710QE outperforms Core i5-3610ME by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17512067
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.364.54
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date3 January 2011 (13 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size216 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCPGA988G2 (988B)
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600unknown Dual-channel
Maximum memory size16.6 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000Intel HD 4000
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2710QE and Core i5-3610ME.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes20no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2710QE 2.55
+51.8%
i5-3610ME 1.68

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2710QE 4044
+51.7%
i5-3610ME 2666

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.55 1.68
Recency 3 January 2011 1 June 2012
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i7-2710QE has a 51.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-3610ME, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-2710QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3610ME in performance tests.


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