Intel Core i7-3630QM
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Core i7-3630QM Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Core i7-3630QM features 4 physical cores and 8 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
i7-3630QM Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Core i7-3630QM benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Core i7-3630QM by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Core i7-3630QM Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the i7-3630QM processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Core i7-3630QM's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Ivy Bridge Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Core i7-3630QM is built on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in i7-3630QM incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Ivy Bridge Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Core i7-3630QM by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
i7-3630QM Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Core i7-3630QM has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel Socket G2 (988B) Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Core i7-3630QM uses the Intel Socket G2 (988B) socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel Socket G2 (988B) Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the i7-3630QM define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Core i7-3630QM determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Intel's Core i7-3630QM Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The Intel Core i7-3630QM includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the i7-3630QM provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Core i7-3630QM Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Core i7-3630QM is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Core i7-3630QM by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
Core i7-3630QM Benchmark Scores
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Cinebench R15 multi-core renders a complex 3D scene using all CPU threads simultaneously. This test reveals how Intel Core i7-3630QM performs in parallel rendering workloads like video production and 3D animation. Higher scores mean faster render times in professional applications.
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Cinebench R15 single-core measures the speed of one CPU thread rendering 3D geometry. This score indicates how Intel Core i7-3630QM handles tasks that can't be parallelized across multiple cores. Games and many desktop applications still rely heavily on single-thread performance.
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Cinebench R20 multi-core uses a scene requiring 4x more computational power than R15. This test better reflects modern CPU capabilities for professional rendering on Intel Core i7-3630QM.
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Cinebench R20 single-core tests one thread against a more demanding scene than R15. This reveals the true single-thread rendering capability of Intel Core i7-3630QM.
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Cinebench R23 multi-core is the current standard for CPU rendering benchmarks with a 10-minute minimum runtime. This extended test reveals sustained performance of Intel Core i7-3630QM after thermal limits kick in.
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Cinebench R23 single-core measures sustained single-thread performance over 10 minutes. This reveals how Intel Core i7-3630QM maintains boost clocks under continuous load.
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Geekbench multi-core tests Intel Core i7-3630QM across real-world workloads including image processing, machine learning, and data compression. All available threads are utilized to measure parallel performance.
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Geekbench single-core measures how fast one thread of Intel Core i7-3630QM can process tasks like web browsing and document editing. This score correlates with how snappy the system feels during normal use.
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About Intel Core i7-3630QM
The Intel Core i7-3630QM is a mobile, end-of-life processor built on Intel's 22 nm Ivy Bridge architecture. It provides 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz inside a 45 W TDP. The database places it at the 35th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1252. Its nearest rivals by average score are the Intel Core i3-8121U (1252), Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5 (1249), Intel Core i5-3570K (1260), and Intel Core i7-3615QM (1260).
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark data shows a processor that performs in a narrow band around its 1252 average. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 438, while single-core is 61. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 1827, with a single-core result of 257. Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 4352, and single-core is 614. Geekbench gives 1901 multi-core and 562 single-core. These scores place the CPU at the 35th percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning the majority of tested processors rank above it.
The nearest-rival comparison confirms how tightly grouped this part is. Against the Intel Core i3-8121U, the delta is exactly 0: both processors have an average benchmark score of 1252. Against the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5, the i7-3630QM is 0.2% ahead, since the Xeon averages 1249. The two rivals with higher average scores, the Intel Core i5-3570K and Intel Core i7-3615QM, both average 1260, and the i7-3630QM trails each by 0.6%. No rival in the nearest group is more than 0.6% away, so the benchmark results indicate near-parity rather than a clear win or loss. The 35th-percentile rank remains the bigger issue: even though it matches these rivals closely, the overall database places it behind most CPUs.
Platform and Compatibility
The i7-3630QM uses Intel Socket G2 (988B). It is part of the Ivy Bridge generation, fabricated on a 22 nm process with 1,480 million transistors and a die size of 160 mm². Memory support is DDR3 on a dual-channel bus, rated at 25.6 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The CPU supplies PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, and the integrated graphics are Intel HD 4000. The multiplier is locked, so unlocked-ratio overclocking is not available. The production status is End-of-life, and the market segment is Mobile. The part number is SR0UX.
For anyone already on this socket, compatibility is straightforward: the platform is built around Intel Socket G2 (988B), DDR3 memory, and the CPU-provided PCIe Gen 3 lanes. Because the production status is End-of-life, this is not a platform with a forward-looking upgrade path. Any processor replacement must be another part compatible with the same G2 socket. The memory bandwidth is fixed at 25.6 GB/s over dual-channel DDR3, and the locked multiplier removes ratio-based tuning. The HD 4000 integrated graphics are the built-in display output solution, while the 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes from the CPU are available for discrete devices.
Who Should Consider It
The clearest use case is multi-threaded work on a G2-socket mobile system. The 4-core, 8-thread design is reflected in multi-core scores of 438 in Cinebench R15, 1827 in Cinebench R20, 4352 in Cinebench R23, and 1901 in Geekbench. Applications that scale across all threads will get closer to what this CPU can actually deliver. Users with parallel workloads and a machine that already supports this socket are the intended audience.
Users with lightly threaded workloads should pay more attention to the single-core results: 61 in Cinebench R15, 257 in Cinebench R20, 614 in Cinebench R23, and 562 in Geekbench. Office-style productivity that depends primarily on one thread will be constrained by those numbers. The 35th-percentile overall rank reinforces that this is not a high-end general-purpose processor by current database standards. For gaming, the single-thread scores matter alongside the multi-thread scores; the modest single-core results and the 35th-percentile placement do not suggest flagship gaming performance. The integrated HD 4000 is the graphics reference point, and the multi-core scores are the stronger part of the picture.
FAQ
Q: How does the i7-3630QM compare to the Intel Core i7-3615QM?
A: The Intel Core i7-3615QM has an average benchmark score of 1260, while the i7-3630QM has an average of 1252. The deltaPct is -0.6, meaning the i7-3630QM trails by 0.6%.
Q: Does it support ECC memory?
A: No. The eccMemory data is false. Its memory support is DDR3 in dual-channel mode with 25.6 GB/s of bandwidth.
Q: What integrated graphics does it include?
A: The integrated graphics are Intel HD 4000.
Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?
A: No. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, so this processor does not offer unlocked-ratio overclocking.
Q: What socket and PCIe configuration does it use?
A: It uses Intel Socket G2 (988B) and provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU only.
Q: What was the launch MSRP?
A: The launch MSRP was $378.
How It Compares
Against the Intel Core i3-8121U, the i7-3630QM is exactly level in average benchmark score. Both record 1252, represented by a deltaPct of 0. This is the only rival in the nearest group with a perfect tie.
Against the Intel Xeon E3-1505L v5, the i7-3630QM is 0.2% ahead. The Xeon averages 1249. That margin is so small that the two CPUs are effectively in the same performance class.
Against the Intel Core i5-3570K, the i7-3630QM is 0.6% behind. The i5-3570K averages 1260, while the i7-3630QM averages 1252. The average-score gap is minor, but the direction favors the Core i5 part.
Against the Intel Core i7-3615QM, the i7-3630QM is also 0.6% behind. The i7-3615QM averages 1260. These two mobile i7 parts are essentially inseparable in the benchmark data, with the i7-3615QM holding a thin average-score advantage.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The split between single-thread and multi-thread results is consistent across every benchmark family. Cinebench R15 shows 438 multi-core versus 61 single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 1827 multi-core versus 257 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 4352 multi-core versus 614 single-core. Geekbench shows 1901 multi-core versus 562 single-core. In each case, the multi-core score is substantially larger, which is what the 4-core, 8-thread configuration should produce.
The single-core numbers are the limiting factor in normal interactive use. The 614 single-core score in Cinebench R23 and the 562 single-core score in Geekbench are not high by the database's standards. The boost clock of 3.40 GHz is the maximum single-thread frequency, and the benchmark results reflect that modest ceiling. Multi-threaded content creation that can occupy all 8 threads will land closer to the multi-core side of the data. Single-threaded tasks will land closer to the low single-core scores. The 35th-percentile overall rank captures that combination: useful for parallel work, but below the midpoint of the database in overall performance.
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