Intel Core i7-3632QM vs Intel Core i5-3230M

The Intel Core i7-3632QM operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.20 GHz base No turbo all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1224 CPU socket. This version includes 6.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 105 °C degrees C. In particular, Ivy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q3/2012

The Intel Core i5-3230M operates with 2 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.20 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 35 W.The processor is attached to the BGA 1023 CPU socket. This version includes 3.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1600 RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Ivy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q1/2013