Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i5-3610ME

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Intel Core i5-7500 or Intel Core i5-7500 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3610ME features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3610ME, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i5-7500 Name Intel Core i5-3610ME
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 7000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
7 Generation 3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7500 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3610ME has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3610ME is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3610ME has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3610ME uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
24 Execution units 16
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.0
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2011
14 nm Technology 22 nm
192 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7500 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-3610ME is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
220 $ Release price 213 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Kaby Lake S Architecture Ivy Bridge H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Core i5-3610ME
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1144
1144

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
3091
3091
Intel Core i5-3610ME
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1360
1360

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7500
4C 4T @ 3.4 GHz
1260
1260
Intel Core i5-3610ME
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
585
585