Phenom II X3 B73 vs i7-3615QE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3615QE
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.53
+264%
Phenom II X3 B73
2009
3 cores / 3 threads, 95 Watt
0.97

Core i7-3615QE outperforms Phenom II X3 B73 by a whopping 264% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15362497
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data2.94
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.420.97
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Heka (2009−2010)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)1 October 2009 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$75

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73 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)3 (Tri-Core)
Threads83
Base clock speed2.3 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz2.8 GHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm45 nm
Die size160 mm2258 mm2
Number of transistors1,400 million758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73 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 configuration11
SocketIntel BGA1023AM3
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt95 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73. 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 Phenom II X3 B73 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 Phenom II X3 B73 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesunknown Dual-channelDDR3

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD 4000On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73.

PCIe versionno data2.0

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
+264%
Phenom II X3 B73 0.97

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
+264%
Phenom II X3 B73 1538

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.53 0.97
Recency 29 April 2012 1 October 2009
Physical cores 4 3
Threads 8 3
Chip lithography 22 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 95 Watt

i7-3615QE has a 263.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, a 104.5% more advanced lithography process, and 111.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3615QE is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X3 B73 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-3615QE is a notebook processor while Phenom II X3 B73 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3615QE and Phenom II X3 B73, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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