i7-3689Y vs i7-3632QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3632QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
2.97
+140%
Core i7-3689Y
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 13 Watt
1.24

Core i7-3632QM outperforms Core i7-3689Y by a whopping 140% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16392301
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.008.99
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date19 October 2012 (12 years ago)8 January 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y 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 speed2.2 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Number of transistors1,480 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y 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
SocketFCPGA988FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt13 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Demand Based Switching-+
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++

Security technologies

Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4000
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVO++
CRT++

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no 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.

i7-3632QM 2.97
+140%
i7-3689Y 1.24

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.

i7-3632QM 4707
+139%
i7-3689Y 1967

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.97 1.24
Recency 19 October 2012 8 January 2013
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 13 Watt

i7-3632QM has a 139.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i7-3689Y, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 months, and 169.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-3632QM is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-3689Y in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-3632QM and Core i7-3689Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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