Intel Core i7-3612QE vs AMD Ryzen 7 1700X

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Intel Core i7-3612QE or Intel Core i7-3612QE – 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 i7-3612QE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3612QE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 3000M Group AMD Ryzen 1000
3 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-3612QE Name AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3612QE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3612QE is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 16
4x Cores 8x
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3612QE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3612QE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1700X does not have integrated graphics.
128 Shaders --
Q1/2011 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.0 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
7 Generation --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
No VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1066, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 95 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
105 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3612QE is manufactured using a 22 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 AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
363 $ Release price 350 $
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Summit Ridge (Zen)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1023 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
6034
6034
Intel Core i7-3612QE
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2737
2737

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
5784
5784
Intel Core i7-3612QE
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1948
1948

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 1700X
8C 16T @ 3.4 GHz
1140
1140
Intel Core i7-3612QE
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
565
565