Intel Core i7-3630QM vs AMD Ryzen 3 2300U

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Performance
Core i7-3630QM34% better
6,95419% of 36,991
Ryzen 3 2300U
5,19114% of 36,991

The Core i7-3630QM has 34% better performance than the Ryzen 3 2300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-3630QM
18.415% of 121.53
Ryzen 3 2300U
No data available

The Core i7-3630QM has 15% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-3630QM CPU

The Intel Core i7-3630QM is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2012 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Ivy Bridge microarchitecture. The i7-3630QM is compatible with Intel Socket G2 (988B) motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-3630QM supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-3630QM has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-3630QM features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-3630QM includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4000. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-3630QM has the 342nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,954 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.4. This is the 165th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 3 2300U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 3 2300U is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2018. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 3 lineup, which is based on the Zen microarchitecture. The 2300U is compatible with AMD Socket FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Vega 6 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 3 2300U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 3 2300U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 3 2300U features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.4 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 3 2300U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Vega 6. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Ryzen 3 2300U has the 404th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 14.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 3
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2012Q1 2018
Launch Price (MSRP)$378--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-3630QM34% better
6,95419% of 36,991
Ryzen 3 2300U
5,19114% of 36,991

The Core i7-3630QM has 34% better performance than the Ryzen 3 2300U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-3630QM is ranked 342nd with a score of 6,954, and the Ryzen 3 2300U is ranked 404th with a score of 5,191.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-3630QM
18.415% of 121.53
Ryzen 3 2300U
No data available

The Core i7-3630QM has 35% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-3630QM's 18.4 performance per dollar ranks it 165th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-3630QM or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4700MQ7,360.5+6%
Core i7-4712HQ6,991+1%
Core i7-3630QM6,954
Core i7-8665U6,758-3%
Core i7-8565U6,739-3%
Core i7-6567U5,251-24%
Core i7-7660U5,230-25%
Ryzen 3 2300U5,191-25%
Core i3-1005G15,140-26%
Core i5-7360U5,036-28%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-3630QM orRyzen 3 2300U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-3610QM20.33+10%
Core i3-7100H20.26+10%
Core i7-4712MQ19.69+7%
Core i7-4700MQ19.22+4%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+1%
Core i7-3630QM18.4
Celeron 3865U17.81-3%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62-10%
Core i7-8665U16.52-10%
Core i7-8565U16.48-10%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,954
(+33.96%)
5,191
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,855
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
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422.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
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79
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,902
2,143
(+12.67%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
560
789
(+40.89%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,119
5,544
(+8.3%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,687
1,748
(+3.62%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors1,480 million4,500 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 3
MicroarchitectureIvy BridgeZen
CodenameIvy BridgeRaven Ridge
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
Cores44
Threads84
Clock Speed2.4 GHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier24.0x20.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB4 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
SocketIntel Socket G2 (988B)AMD Socket FP5
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W15 W
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-3630QMRyzen 3 2300U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4000Radeon Vega 6
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, Precision Boost

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.