Intel Core i7-3720QM vs Intel Core i7-3615QM

Last updated: 2023-04-03

CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i7-3720QM		Intel Core i7-3615QM
CPU comparison Intel Core i7-3720QM or Intel Core i7-3615QM - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results. The Intel Core i7-3720QM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3720QM was released in Q2/2012. The Intel Core i7-3615QM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.30 GHz. The CPU supports up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3615QM was released in Q2/2012.

Intel Core i7 (299)	Family	Intel Core i7 (299)
Intel Core i 3000M (29)	CPU group	Intel Core i 3000M (29)
3	Generation	3
Ivy Bridge H	Architecture	Ivy Bridge H
Notebook	Segment	Notebook
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The Intel Core i7-3720QM is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.60 GHz). The Intel Core i7-3615QM has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.30 GHz).
Intel Core i7-3720QM	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-3615QM
4	Cores	4
8	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
No	Overclocking ?	No
2.60 GHz	Frequency	2.30 GHz
3.60 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	3.30 GHz
--	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	--


NPU AI performance The 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.
Intel Core i7-3720QM	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-3615QM
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs.
Intel HD Graphics 4000	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000
0.65 GHz	GPU frequency	0.65 GHz
1.25 GHz	GPU (Turbo)	1.20 GHz
7	GPU Generation	7
22 nm	Technology	22 nm
3	Max. displays	3
16	Compute units	16
128	Shader	128
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
2 GB	Max. GPU Memory	2 GB
11.0	DirectX Version	11.0

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.
Intel HD Graphics 4000	GPU	Intel HD Graphics 4000
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit)	No
No	Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit)	No
Decode / Encode	Codec h264	Decode / Encode
No	Codec VP9	No
No	Codec VP8	No
No	Codec AV1	No
Decode / Encode	Codec AVC	Decode / Encode
Decode	Codec VC-1	Decode
Decode	Codec JPEG	Decode

Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-3720QM supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-3615QM can connect up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels.
Intel Core i7-3720QM	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-3615QM
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600	Memory	DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
32 GB	Max. Memory	32 GB
2 (Dual Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	25.6 GB/s
No	ECC	No
--	L2 Cache	--
6.00 MB	L3 Cache	6.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
16	PCIe lanes	16
15.8 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	15.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-3720QM has a TDP of 45 W, that of the Intel Core i7-3615QM is 45 W.
Intel Core i7-3720QM	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-3615QM
45 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	45 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	--
105 °C	Tjunction max.	105 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i7-3720QM has a 6.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-3615QM cache has a total of 6.00 MB.

Intel Core i7-3720QM	Characteristic	Intel Core i7-3615QM
22 nm	Technology	22 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
BGA 1224	Socket	BGA 1224
VT-x, VT-x EPT	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Linux
Q2/2012	Release date	Q2/2012
363 $	Release price	363 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3720QM (100%)

Intel Core i7-3615QM (93%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-3720QM (100%)

Intel Core i7-3615QM (91%)

Price-performance ratio

Geekbench 6 multi-core score divided by the processor's release price. Higher is better.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM Geekbench 6 MT: 2,489 / 363 $	6.86
	Intel Core i7-3615QM Geekbench 6 MT: 2,239 / 363 $	6.17

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	702 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	637 (91%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	2489 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	2239 (90%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	758 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	715 (94%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	3044 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	2798 (92%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.25 GHz	320 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.20 GHz	307 (96%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	5689 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	5170 (91%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	612 (100%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	3163 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	1672 (100%)
	Intel Core i7-3615QM 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	0 (0%)

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