Intel Core i7-3612QM vs Intel Core i5-5300U

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Intel Core i7-3612QM or Intel Core i7-3612QM – 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 i7-3612QM 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 i7-3612QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The Intel Core i5-5300U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i 3000M Group Intel Core i 5000U
3 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3612QM Name Intel Core i5-5300U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3612QM is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-5300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5300U is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.9 GHz
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3612QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3612QM 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 Intel Core i5-5300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 11.2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 24
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
7 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5500
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 7.5 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3612QM 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 Intel Core i5-5300U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
363 $ Release price --
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Broadwell U
6.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 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 --
PGA 988 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2752
2752
Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1471
1471

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1955
1955
Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1725
1725

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5300U
2C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
901
901
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
571
571