Intel Core i7-3632QM vs Intel Core i7-6600U

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Intel Core i7-3632QM or Intel Core i7-3632QM – 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 i7-3632QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3632QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6600U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6600U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Intel Core i7-3632QM Name Intel Core i7-6600U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
3 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 3000M Group Intel Core i 6000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3632QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3632QM is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6600U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6600U is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
4x Cores 2x
None None 3.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3632QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3632QM 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 i7-6600U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6600U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
16 Execution units 24
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
128 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 520
22 nm Technology 14 nm
7 Generation 9
11.0 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 25 W
None TDP down 7.5 W
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3632QM 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 i7-6600U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2015
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1224 Socket BGA 1356
Ivy Bridge H Architecture Skylake U
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
363 $ Release price 393 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3632QM
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2845
2845
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1513
1513

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3632QM
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
2083
2083
Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1937
1937

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6600U
2C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-3632QM
4C 8T @ 2.2 GHz
588
588