Intel Core i7-3520M (PGA) vs i7-3610QM


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Intel Core i7-3520M (PGA) advantages

  • Higher operating frequency of the Intel Core i7-3520M allows it to run most programs faster.
  • The Intel Core i7-3520M is 22% more energy efficient than the Intel i7-3610QM microprocessor.


Intel Core i7-3610QM advantages

  • More CPU cores on the i7-3610QM help to handle multiple applications or heavily multi-threaded tasks.


i7-3520M vs i7-3610QM specifications comparison

The graphs below compare the most important characteristics of the Intel Core i7-3610QM and Intel Core i7-3520M CPUs. These features, as well as an IPC (instructions per cycle) number, determine how well a CPU performs. The "Number of cores / threads" graph shows the number of cores (darker area). Lighter area on the graph corresponds to the number of extra threads, provided by Hyper-Threading technology. The "Operating frequency" chart uses dark color to represent base frequency, whereas lighter area is for additional frequency, provided by Turbo feature. Darker area on the "On-chip cache" graph is for the On-chip L2 cache. Lighter area is for the L3 cache cache. While the L3 cache cache is usually larger than the On-chip L2 cache, it is always slower.

The number of cores / threads
9
7.2
5.4
3.6
1.8
0
 
 
4
 
8
 
 
Higher is better
Operating frequency
4
3.2
2.4
1.6
0.8
0
 
 
3.6GHz
 
3.3GHz
 
 
Higher is better
On-chip L2 + L3 cache
8000
6400
4800
3200
1600
0
 
 
4608KB
 
7168KB
 
 
Higher is better
Thermal Design Power
50
40
30
20
10
0
 
 
35W
 
45W
 
 
Lower is better
   

  - Intel Core i7-3520M (PGA)       - Intel Core i7-3610QM

Detailed side by side comparison of Intel i7-3520M vs i7-3610QM specs can be found in the "Specifications" tab.



Pros and Cons summary

 
Core i7-3520M (PGA)Core i7-3610QM

General recommendations:
Clocked higher,
Somewhat lower power

General recommendations:
More cores improve multi-threading performance,
Supports more simultaneous threads

Drawbacks:
Not as many CPU cores,
Executes fewer threads

Drawbacks:
Clocked lower,
Less energy efficient


Similar processors

 
Core i7-3520M (PGA)Core i7-3610QM

Similar processors use the same socket and architecture as Core i7-3520M (PGA) and i7-3610QM, but their performance and other characteristics are slightly different.



Where to buy


The microprocessors are offered only as tray chips. Tray CPUs are more commonly found in smaller stores, that often present on eBay.

Specifications

 Intel Core i7-3520M (PGA)Intel Core i7-3610QM
 Basic details
Market segmentMobile
ManufacturerIntel
FamilyIntel Core i7 Mobile
Model numberi7-3520Mi7-3610QM
CPU part numberAW8063801028703AW8063801013511
Introduction dateJune 3, 2012April 23, 2012
 
 CPU features
Core nameIvy Bridge
MicroarchitectureIvy Bridge
Technology (micron)0.022
Data width (bits)64
SocketSocket G2
Frequency (MHz)29002300
Turbo Frequency (MHz)3600 / 34003300 / 3200 / 3100 / 3100
Clock Multiplier2923
L1 cache64 KB (code) / 64 KB (data)128 KB (code) / 128 KB (data)
L2 cache (KB)5121024
L3 cache (KB)40966144
Max temperature (°C)105
TDP (Watt)3545
Cores24
Threads48
Multiprocessing1
 
 Instruction set extensions
AES / Advanced Encryption Standard+
AMD64 / EM64T 64-bit technology+
AVX / Advanced Vector Extensions+
F16C / 16-bit Floating-Point conversion+
MMX+
SSE+
SSE2+
SSE3+
SSE4.1+
SSE4.2+
SSSE3 / Supplemental SSE3+
 
 Supported technologies
Hyper-Threading+
PowerNow! / Enhanced SpeedStep+
Trusted Execution+-
Turbo Core / Turbo Boost+
Virtualization+
Virus Protection / Execute Disable bit+
 
 Integrated Graphics
GPU TypeHD 4000
Base frequency (MHz)650
Maximum frequency (MHz)12501100
 
 Integrated Memory Controller(s)
The number of controllers1
Memory channels2
Supported memoryDDR3-1600
DDR3L-1333
DDR3-1333
DDR3-1600

Notes:

Rows with different specifications or features are highlighted.

For detailed specifications of "Intel Core i7-3520M (PGA)" or "Intel Core i7-3610QM" parts please click on the links in the table header.

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