Intel Core i5-4670R vs Intel Core i7-3610QM Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core i5-4670R across all six shared Cinebench tests. The margins are consistent and narrow, ranging from 1.5% to 1.8% in favor of the i5-4670R. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-4670R scores 448 against 440 for the i7-3610QM, a 1.8% lead. Single-core performance in the same test shows 63 versus 62, a 1.6% edge. The R20 multicore result repeats the pattern: 1868 for the i5-4670R against 1836 for the i7-3610QM, a 1.7% advantage, while single-core is 263 versus 259, a 1.5% gap. Cinebench R23 multicore sees the i5-4670R at 4448 versus 4373, another 1.7% win, and single-core comes in at 627 versus 617, a 1.6% margin.

These are not dramatic differences. A 1.8% multicore lead in R15 is within run-to-run variance for many systems, but the direction is consistent across every test iteration. The i5-4670R never loses a single comparison, which indicates a small but real performance advantage in this benchmark suite. The i7-3610QM does have additional benchmark data in the database, including Geekbench results of 1831 multicore and 537 singlecore, but those tests have no direct i5-4670R counterpart in the head-to-head table, so they cannot be used for a side-by-side comparison here.

Looking at the broader database context, the i5-4670R sits at the 35th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 1286. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-3570 at an identical 1286 average score, the AMD Opteron 6272 at 1288 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-3630QM at 1289 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i5-3570K at 1293 (0.6% higher). The i7-3610QM, by contrast, holds the 34th percentile with an average score of 1244. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Pentium Gold G6600 and Intel Core i3-8109U, both at 1235 (0.7% higher than the i7-3610QM), the Intel Xeon E3-1235L v5 at 1232 (1% higher), and the Intel Core i3-7100T at 1258 (1.1% lower). The average score gap between the two processors in this comparison is 42 points, roughly 3.4% in favor of the i5-4670R, which is larger than any single head-to-head test delta suggests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and microarchitectures. The i5-4670R is a Haswell part, built on the 22 nm process node with a die size of 177 mm². The i7-3610QM is an Ivy Bridge chip, also on the 22 nm node but with a smaller die at 160 mm². Both integrate 1,400 million transistors, so the transistor count is identical while the die area differs, implying a denser layout for the Ivy Bridge part. The i5-4670R belongs to the Core i5 (Haswell) generation and is classified as a desktop segment product, whereas the i7-3610QM is from the Core i7 (Ivy Bridge) generation and targets the mobile segment.

Core and thread counts differ meaningfully. The i5-4670R has 4 cores and 4 threads with no hyper-threading. The i7-3610QM also has 4 cores but 8 threads, doubling the logical processor count. Cache configurations diverge as well: both share 64 KB of L1 per core and 256 KB of L2 per core, but the i5-4670R has 4 MB of shared L3 while the i7-3610QM has 6 MB of shared L3. The i7-3610QM therefore carries 50% more last-level cache, which can aid workloads with larger working sets, even if the benchmark results here do not show it converting into a win.

Clock speeds favor the i5-4670R. It runs a 3.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 3.70 GHz. The i7-3610QM starts at 2.30 GHz and boosts to 3.30 GHz. That is a 0.70 GHz base clock advantage and a 0.40 GHz boost advantage for the i5-4670R. Thermal design power differs substantially: the i5-4670R is rated at 65 W while the i7-3610QM is rated at 45 W. The i7-3610QM achieves its performance within a lower power envelope, which is typical for a mobile part. The i5-4670R also has an unlocked multiplier, while the i7-3610QM is locked.

Integrated graphics are another point of separation. The i5-4670R carries Intel Iris Pro 5200, a higher-tier integrated GPU. The i7-3610QM uses Intel HD 4000, an older and less capable graphics solution. Memory support is DDR3 for both, but the i7-3610QM specifies dual-channel operation with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the i5-4670R lists no memory bus or bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe support is only listed for the i7-3610QM: Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i5-4670R has no PCIe field recorded. Sockets are incompatible: the i5-4670R uses Intel BGA 1364, while the i7-3610QM uses Intel Socket G2 (988B). The i5-4670R remains active in production status, while the i7-3610QM is end-of-life.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-4670R wins every benchmark it shares with the i7-3610QM. That makes the use-case split straightforward on raw performance: the i5-4670R is the faster chip in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single and multicore. The margins are small, between 1.5% and 1.8%, so in real-world workloads the difference will often be imperceptible. But in a pure performance ranking, the i5-4670R takes the top spot.

The i7-3610QM has advantages that are not visible in the benchmark scores. It offers 8 threads versus 4, which can help in threaded productivity tasks that scale beyond four threads, even if Cinebench does not show that benefit here. The 6 MB L3 cache versus 4 MB gives it a larger cache footprint, potentially useful for database work, virtualization, or other cache-sensitive applications. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the i5-4670R's 65 W, making it more suitable for compact or power-limited mobile systems. The i7-3610QM also specifies dual-channel memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, a concrete memory throughput figure that the i5-4670R does not list. For users building a mobile workstation where power draw and heat matter, the i7-3610QM is the more practical choice despite losing every benchmark comparison.

The i5-4670R, by contrast, is the choice for desktop users who want the higher clock speeds, the Iris Pro 5200 integrated graphics, and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. It is also the only one of the two still in active production. The 35th versus 34th percentile ranking difference is minimal, but the i5-4670R's average score of 1286 versus 1244 for the i7-3610QM gives it a clear edge in the database's aggregate metric.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-4670R scores 4448 against 4373 for the Intel Core i7-3610QM, a 1.7% advantage for the i5-4670R.

Q: Does the i7-3610QM have more cores or threads?

A: Both have 4 cores, but the i7-3610QM supports 8 threads through hyper-threading, while the i5-4670R has 4 threads total.

Q: What is the cache difference between these two CPUs?

A: The i5-4670R has 4 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-3610QM has 6 MB of shared L3. Both have 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core.

Q: Which chip has better integrated graphics?

A: The i5-4670R integrates Intel Iris Pro 5200, while the i7-3610QM uses Intel HD 4000.

Q: Are both processors built on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both use Intel's 22 nm process node and contain 1,400 million transistors. The i5-4670R has a die size of 177 mm², and the i7-3610QM has a die size of 160 mm².

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The i5-4670R has a 65 W TDP, while the i7-3610QM is rated at 45 W.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-4670R as the faster processor in every shared benchmark. It wins all six Cinebench comparisons with margins between 1.5% and 1.8%, and it holds a higher average benchmark score of 1286 versus 1244. Its higher base and boost clocks, newer Haswell architecture, and superior integrated graphics make it the better performer on paper and in the recorded results. It is also still in active production, whereas the i7-3610QM is end-of-life, and it carries an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. For anyone prioritizing raw benchmark performance, desktop compatibility, or integrated graphics quality, the i5-4670R is the clear pick.

The i7-3610QM is not without merit. It doubles the thread count to 8, carries 6 MB of L3 cache compared to 4 MB, and runs at a lower 45 W TDP. Its mobile socket and 25.6 GB/s dual-channel memory bandwidth make it a viable option for laptops or compact systems where power efficiency and lower heat output matter more than a few percentage points of Cinebench score. It also has a recorded launch MSRP of $378, which appears in the database for reference. The Geekbench results of 1831 multicore and 537 singlecore give it additional measured data points, though no direct i5-4670R comparison exists for those tests.

The practical takeaway: if benchmark scores drive the decision, choose the i5-4670R. If the use case demands a mobile platform, lower power consumption, or more threads for parallel workloads, the i7-3610QM remains a reasonable alternative despite losing every head-to-head test in this dataset. The performance gap is small enough that platform and power requirements should weigh heavily in the final decision.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-4670R | Intel Core i7-3610QM |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1364 | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |

| Architecture | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |

| Codename | Haswell | Ivy Bridge |

| Generation | Core i5 (Haswell) | Core i7 (Ivy Bridge) |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 22 nm |

| Die Size | 177 mm² | 160 mm² |

| Transistors | 1,400 million | 1,400 million |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Not listed | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 25.6 GB/s |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Iris Pro 5200 | Intel HD 4000 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $378 |

| Part Number | Not listed | SR0MN |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 35 | 34 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 1286 | 1244 |