Intel Core i7-3635QM vs Intel Core m3-6Y30

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Intel Core i7-3635QM or Intel Core i7-3635QM – 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 i7-3635QM 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 i7-3635QM, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1224 socket.
The Intel Core m3-6Y30 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 M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-6Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i 3000M Group Intel Core M 6
3 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3635QM Name Intel Core m3-6Y30
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3635QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3635QM is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.2 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 0.9 GHz
None None 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3635QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3635QM 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 m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-6Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
128 Shaders 192
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.0 Direct X 12
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 9
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 29.8 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 LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 4.5 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3635QM 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 m3-6Y30 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2012 Release date Q3/2015
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 Skylake Y
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1224 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3635QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2829
2829
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3635QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2328
2328
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1482
1482

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
769
769
Intel Core i7-3635QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
646
646