Key Differences
In short — Core i5-4430 outperforms Core i7-3612QM on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-4430 is 399 days newer than Core i7-3612QM.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3612QM
- Consumes up to 58% less energy than Intel Core i5-4430 - 35 vs 84 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-4430 - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-4430
- Performs up to 15% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-3612QM - 130 vs 113 FPS
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-3612QM
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i5-4430
Desktop • Jun 2nd, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3612QM | vs | Intel Core i5-4430 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jun 2nd, 2013 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Haswell |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 84 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | No |
