Apple M1 Pro 8-Core vs i7-3615QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core
2021
8 cores / 8 threads
10.83
+207%

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core outperforms Core i7-3615QE by a whopping 207% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1536722
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataApple M-Series
Power efficiency7.42no data
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)no data
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)18 October 2021 (3 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.06 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.22 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)2.3 MB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)28 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)16 MB
Chip lithography22 nm5 nm
Die size160 mm2no data
Number of transistors1,400 million33700 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 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 configuration1no data
SocketIntel BGA1023no data
Power consumption (TDP)45 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000Apple M1 Pro 14-Core GPU ( - 1296 MHz)

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.

i7-3615QE 3.53
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 10.83
+207%

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.

i7-3615QE 5601
Apple M1 Pro 8-Core 17200
+207%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 10.83
Recency 29 April 2012 18 October 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 5 nm

Apple M1 Pro 8-Core has a 206.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, 100% more physical cores, and a 340% more advanced lithography process.

The Apple M1 Pro 8-Core is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3615QE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and Apple M1 Pro 8-Core, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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