Intel Core i7-3612QM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3612QM and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3612QM 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c (1) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Kryo 490 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3612QM is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c clocks with 2.45 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz) | A-Core | 2.45 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 490 Silver |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 5 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 7 |
128 | Shader | 672 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 675 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3612QM, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3612QM has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is 7 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3612QM has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c is at 5.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
PGA 988 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
363 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
Qualcomm Adreno 675 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c
8C 8T @ 2.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8c |
Unknown | Unknown |