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Intel i7-3612QM vs i7-3740QM

The Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz and is around 22% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing. The Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz is around 22% faster in single-thread testing. Also, Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz uses around 25% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class. The values below were tabulated from a combined 3748 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz×Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypePGA988B, FCBGA12rPGA988B
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.1 GHzUp to 3.7 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP35W45W
Yearly Running Cost$6.39$8.21
OtherIntel HD Graphics 4000
First Seen on ChartQ2 2012Q3 2012
# of Samples16682080
CPU Rank24332196
CPU Value0.026.7
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1540(-18.4%)1886(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4663(-18.3%)5711(0.0%)
1 - Last seen price from our affiliates NewEgg.com & Amazon.com.

CPU Mark Rating
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz
4,663
Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz
5,711
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz
NA
Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz
26.7
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 11th of February 2026 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz
1,540
Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz
1,886
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-3612QM @ 2.10GHz Intel Core i7-3740QM @ 2.70GHz
Max TDP35W45W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.